WRIGHTWAY AUTO CARRIERS INC

USDOT 125137 • DBA: WRIGHTWAY AUTO CARRIERS • 101 W WHITNEY ROAD, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
125,137
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9072774549
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
450,000
Physical Address
101 W WHITNEY ROAD, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 31, 1997
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-118208ACTIVEUnknownAug 2, 2018
Common CarrierMC-118208ACTIVEUnknownAug 2, 2018

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySK 2848295ON FILEJul 31, 1997Jul 31, 1998
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOIM 096 21 12ON FILEJul 31, 1993Sep 25, 2004

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryQB 114150900CANCELLEDJul 31, 1994Oct 5, 1997
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryQB 114150900REPLACEDJul 31, 1994Jul 31, 1997
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOIM 096 21 12REPLACEDJul 31, 1993Sep 8, 2004

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.IM 096 21 12CARGOSep 25, 2004Sep 25, 2004
TERM/REPLTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.IM 096 21 12CARGOSep 8, 2004Sep 8, 2004
TERM/REPLTHE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.SK 2848295BIPD/PrimaryJul 31, 1998Jul 31, 1998
TERM/CANCLTHE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.QB 114150900BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 1997Oct 5, 1997
TERM/REPLTHE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.QB 114150900BIPD/PrimaryJul 31, 1997Jul 31, 1997

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC118208CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 26, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2018
MC118208COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 26, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2018
MC118208COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 30, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 9, 2004
MC118208MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 26, 1994Unknown
MC118208COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 31, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC118208CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 1, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC118208CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 30, 1988DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC118208MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 23, 1976Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
75
Violations
71
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.7%
Driver OOS %
2.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
6
Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
6
Jul
3
Aug
5
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 75 of 75 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state75 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (71 violations from 75 inspections)

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Violation Summary (71 violations from 75 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19(b)(2)390.19(b)(2)10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.1(h)(1)Violation of 15 20 70/80 Hours of Service rules for Alaska drivers of Property10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.95vs nat'l 1.80
-0.85 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (75 inspections)

Showing 50 of 75

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Inspection History (75 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 10, 202687548688RoadsideAKLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 10, 202687545799RoadsideAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 12, 202686774707ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LHLINo
Jan 9, 202686747540STERLING AKAKLevel 2SUN TRAILE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202586560133ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 2, 202586468338ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER4393.60C, 393.43DBMA, 393.43D-BYes
Nov 5, 202586242316ESTER AKAKLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 25, 202585878688ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 25, 202585878008ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 11, 202585746333STERLING AKAKLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2WG, 393.75G-TFWETLYes
Sep 11, 202585759360ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 5, 202585710340ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2WG, 393.75G-TFWETLYes
Aug 19, 202585540803ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2WG, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Aug 15, 202585508780ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER5393.48A-BIHE, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Aug 1, 202585380631ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.43DBMA, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Jul 28, 202585343927ESTER AKAKLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 23, 202585299971ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2WGNo
Jul 21, 202585280088ESTER AKAKLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 11, 202585193587ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 9, 202585176137ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 2, 202585110274ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER1392.2WGNo
Jun 27, 202585077751ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER1392.2WGNo
May 13, 202584652562HEALY AKAKLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 15, 202584403683STERLING AKAKLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 22, 202584205019STERLING AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202584087689ESTER AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 8, 202584114609ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2UNPUBLISHE STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSLINo
Feb 19, 202583916944ESTER AKAKLevel 3QUICKLOAD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2WGNo
Feb 19, 202583913975ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 12, 202583856689STERLING AKAKLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 6, 202583847638ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 31, 202583756445STERLING AKAKLevel 3QUICKLOAD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2WGNo
Jan 23, 202583688528ESTER AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2WGNo
Jan 13, 202583595551STERLING AKAKLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2WGNo
Jan 9, 202583574041ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202583563409ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2WGNo
Jan 6, 202583544122ESTER AKAKLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 7, 202483340425ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 30, 202482799404STERLING AKAKLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 29, 202482795349RoadsideAKLevel 3BYSU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 22, 202482470836GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.201(a)No
Aug 15, 202482409133GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1393.19No
Aug 8, 202482361051CANTWELLAKLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.128Yes
Jul 30, 202482267287GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 19, 202482173261ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Jun 8, 202481830166STERLING WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 3UNK FULL TRAILER0No
Jun 5, 202481807426HEALYAKLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Jun 3, 202481766518CANTWELL AKAKLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17(c)No
May 7, 202481590855HEALYAKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 22, 202481422643ESTER WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 3UNK FULL TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

50 total · 14.0% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 30, 2018AKTOW00
Oct 15, 2015AKTOW00
Nov 11, 2013AKTOW00
Mar 18, 2009AKINJURY03
Jan 16, 2009AKINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 30, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 2, 2018
Authority
Aug 2, 2018
Authority
Oct 15, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 11, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jan 16, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 25, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Sep 8, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 31, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 31, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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