What Verdica's 809 score means for DLD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
DLD Environmental Services Inc scores 809 out of 850 on Verdica's composite safety and compliance index, placing it in the "excellent" band (800–850). This score reflects strong performance across the measurable dimensions that regulators and shippers use to assess trucking provider risk: current operating authority, active insurance coverage, and demonstrated safety compliance history.
A score of 809 means DLD Environmental operates with documented legal standing and insurance, and has maintained a safety record that substantially exceeds the industry baseline. For a business owner or procurement manager, this grade indicates a low-risk provider relative to the regulatory and claims landscape. However, the composite score is not a perfect measure—it does not account for factors like driver turnover, equipment age, customer satisfaction, or operational culture. It reflects regulatory and insurance data only. No independent customer reviews are currently indexed for this entity on Verdica, so operational experience from third-party users remains unavailable.
The "excellent" band typically represents carriers that have avoided major safety violations, maintained compliance with licensing requirements, and sustained continuous insurance coverage without lapses. This does not guarantee zero incidents or perfect service; it means the carrier meets or exceeds regulatory expectations as measured by FMCSA data.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance (850/850): This perfect sub-score indicates DLD Environmental holds valid Department of Transportation (DOT) operating authority and maintains current, active insurance coverage at levels required by federal regulation. A carrier with a sub-score below this level may have had authority lapses, lapsed insurance, or unresolved licensing issues. This dimension is binary in practice—you either have valid credentials or you don't.
Safety Record (835/850): This sub-score reflects the carrier's history of on-road safety incidents and violations as recorded by FMCSA inspectors and state enforcement. A score of 835 indicates very few safety-related violations or driver infractions on record. Carriers in this range typically have low rates of speeding citations, maintenance violations, or hazardous-materials handling violations. This sub-score would decline if the carrier accumulated violations related to hours-of-service violations, vehicle maintenance defects, or unsafe driving practices.
Inspection History (710/850): This is the lowest of the three sub-scores, though still in the acceptable-to-strong range. Inspection history reflects the results of roadside safety inspections conducted by FMCSA and state motor carrier enforcement officers. A score of 710 suggests the carrier has passed the majority of inspections but may have received some critical or out-of-service violations during inspection cycles. Common inspection failures involve brake defects, lighting issues, cargo securement, or driver logbook violations. This sub-score can fluctuate based on the frequency and severity of violations found during routine inspections.
What regulators in MI track for trucking providers
The FMCSA maintains the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, which tracks carrier and driver safety data across seven BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) dimensions: unsafe driving, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle maintenance, hazardous materials handling, crash history, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Michigan state enforcement officers contribute roadside inspection data to this federal database.
Safety inspection scores move based on the number and severity of violations observed. A critical violation (one that poses immediate danger) will lower a score more sharply than a warning-level violation. Repeat violations in the same category—for example, multiple brake defects—signal systemic maintenance or oversight issues and compound the score reduction. Conversely, carriers with long clean records and few violations maintain higher scores.
Operating authority and insurance status are verified through federal and state registration databases and require continuous maintenance; any lapse immediately affects the score.
Bottom line
DLD Environmental Services Inc is a strong compliance performer based on regulatory and insurance data, with near-perfect authority and insurance standing and very good safety records. Before committing to a long-term contract, verify current insurance limits with your broker, request references from other shippers, and confirm the carrier's claims history with your insurance provider.