DBA: Best Way Disposal
Best Way Disposal Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Kalamazoo, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 140 | 131 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 140 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 140 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 | 20% | 92% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 71% | 94% | Around peer average |
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 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0.04 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 5.85 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state MI accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 0%.
| Unsafe Driving |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 3939ALSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 39375GTAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 39311 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 393134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 39351 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Vehicle Maintenance | — |