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Freight Carrier · Knoxville, TN

CLARKSVILLE DISPOSAL

Name: CLARKSVILLE DISPOSAL
Address: 2400 CHIPMAN ST, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917, US
Telephone: (865) 522-8161

2400 CHIPMAN ST · Knoxville, TN 37917

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #687576
USDOT #687437 USDOT Active

475
Power Units
475
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CLARKSVILLE DISPOSAL is a Knoxville, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 475 truck(s) in their fleet and 475 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-687576 and their USDOT number is 687437.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/06/2025 · last updated Oct 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/06/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 6,385,764 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Garbage/Refuse

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TN (99), MS (6), AR (6), US (1). Home base: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Safety Record

58 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

2
Fatal
6
Injury
3
Tow
11
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.18 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 1 Vehicle Maintenance 9.58 56 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 3

Inspection Summary

112
Total
52
Clean
60
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 18

392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.3A1-TARPSWDTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires.1× SW 8
393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container32× OOS×30 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV7× OOS×6 SW 7
393.134(b)(3)Rear of container not properly secured1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.45A-BLHFHydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

CLARKSVILLE DISPOSAL
2400 CHIPMAN ST
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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