WILLIS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1217416 • 49901 STATE HWY 14, CHARITON, IA, 50049
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-482525 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 30, 2009 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF013701 | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP19756A | ON FILE | Dec 28, 2009 | Apr 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP19756A | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2009 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP19756A | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2009 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP19756A | NAME CHANGED | Mar 3, 2004 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP19756A | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2004 | Dec 28, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP19756A | NAME CHANGED | Mar 3, 2004 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP19756A | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2004 | Dec 28, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF013701 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP19756A | CARGO | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP19756A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP19756A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP19756A | CARGO | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP19756A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP19756A | CARGO | Dec 28, 2009 | Dec 28, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP19756A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2009 | Dec 28, 2009 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC482525 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2009 |
| MC482525 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 19, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(1) | 395.15(g)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR 91 (FL TURNPIKE) MM 172 SB | ...302312 | WILLIS TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 28, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARITON | 48000 BLK 200TH AVE | ...302312 | WILLIS TRUCKING LLC |
| May 22, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | NEW RIVER RD@ I 017 | ...302310 | WILLIS TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 MILE MARKER 236 | ...302313 | WILLIS TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 6, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...232310 | WILLIS TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 13, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2005 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records