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 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0 |
| May 11, 2026 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 5
Best Way Of Indiana Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Michael Balkema · also at 2 others
United Supply And Sales Co
Denver, CO
Michael Balkema · also at 2 others
Balkema Excavating Inc
Kalamazoo, MI
Daniel Balkema · also at 3 others
Best Way Of Indiana Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Daniel Balkema · also at 3 others
Hipoint Aggregate Equipment Llc
Milford, MI
Daniel Balkema · also at 3 others
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0.83 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2.41 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state MI accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 0%.
| Unsafe Driving |
| 7 |
| 5 |
| 0 |
| MI |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| May 6, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 39216BCPASS | Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 11, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 3929B3DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 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 |
Shared email · 1