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AFFORDABLE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
Findlay, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3539601 · MC 1490209
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1490209 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 5, 2024; first granted November 25, 2022 (3 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1490209
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZY4159
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3539601
MC Number
MC-1490209
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 22, 2020
Authority First Granted
November 25, 2022
Authority Reinstated
June 5, 2024
Annual Mileage
367,636 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
11515 Township Rd 101, Findlay, OH 45840
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Stearns
Cargo Types
General FreightGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH3
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 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0XXNM809256 | 2 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | 3217000492 | FINDLAY OH | II | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0XXNM809256 |
OH PWV9668 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| December 12, 2024 | 3239000129 | BOWLING GREEN OH | II | 2 | 2 | AFS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0XXNM809256 |
OH PWV9668 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 15, 2024 | 3271013755 | ROADSIDE/ REST AREA, OH | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
AUTO |
5VCCCLEHXPC242116 |
OH PNA9275 |
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 387.303B4 | No copy of certificate of registration | |||||||||
| February 6, 2024 | 3271013626 | ROADSIDE IR75, OH | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
1FVHCYFE6LHLG8023 |
OH PWV9667 |
| 393.134B3 | OOSRear of container not properly secured | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| December 4, 2023 | LPDAS00025 | LPD SCALES - 32600 GLENDALE, MI | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0XXNM809256 |
OH PWV9668 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| AFS | 1 | December 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 14, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 25, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 11, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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