WRIGHTWAY AUTO CARRIERS INC
USDOT 125137 • DBA: WRIGHTWAY AUTO CARRIERS • 101 W WHITNEY ROAD, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SK 2848295 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 1997 | Jul 31, 1998 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 096 21 12 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 1993 | Sep 25, 2004 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | QB 114150900 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 1994 | Oct 5, 1997 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | QB 114150900 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 1994 | Jul 31, 1997 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 096 21 12 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 1993 | Sep 8, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IM 096 21 12 | CARGO | Sep 25, 2004 | Sep 25, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IM 096 21 12 | CARGO | Sep 8, 2004 | Sep 8, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | SK 2848295 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 1998 | Jul 31, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | QB 114150900 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 1997 | Oct 5, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | QB 114150900 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 1997 | Jul 31, 1997 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC118208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2018 |
| MC118208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2018 |
| MC118208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2004 |
| MC118208 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC118208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC118208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC118208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC118208 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 1976 | — | 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
1 state • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.1(h)(1) | Violation of 15 20 70/80 Hours of Service rules for Alaska drivers of Property | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2018 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2015 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2013 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2009 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2009 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records