Independent Refuse Systems is an active intrastate non-hazmat carrier based in Ham Lake, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 15 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 15 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 82% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 92% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state MN accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 0%.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1.40 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| — |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |