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KING WASTE INC
Townsend, DE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1991853 · MC 712562
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2010
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-712562 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Key Risk Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 8, 2024; first granted May 20, 2010 (16 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC712562
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BAP2043243-10
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1991853
MC Number
MC-712562
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 2010
Authority First Granted
May 20, 2010
Authority Reinstated
May 8, 2024
Annual Mileage
75,435 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
220 Lloyd Guessford Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William J King Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | DE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
DE3
PA2
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC5RM043066 | 5 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | 1528002293 | FREDERICA DE | II | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC5RM043066 |
DE CL123619 |
| January 12, 2026 | XL00094313 | WILMINGTON PIKE MEASURING 316, PA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC5RM043066 |
DE CL123619 |
| December 10, 2025 | 1125002491 | DOVER DE | II | 1 | 1 | SAA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC5RM043066 |
DE CL123619 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | 1125002081 | WILMINGTON DE | II | 3 | 1 | SAA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC5RM043066 |
DE CL123619 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| July 31, 2024 | 1125000964 | WILMINGTON DE | III | — | — | SAA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC5RM043066 |
DE CL123619 |
| May 16, 2024 | K211413714 | ON I476 N MILE MARKER .5, PA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC5RM043066 |
DE CL123619 |
| January 24, 2024 | K204402420 | ON WILMINGTON WESTCHESTER PIKE, PA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC5RM043066 |
DE CL123619 |
| November 3, 2023 | 1125000138 | WILMINGTON DE | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C97M059500 |
DE CL123203 |
| October 31, 2023 | C130000029 | PA WELCOME CENTER, PA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C97M059500 |
DE CL123203 |
| 393.134 | OOSNo/improper securement of roll/hook container | General Securement | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 22, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 18, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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