5TH WHEEL TRUCKING & TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1671658 • 2 TREADEASY AVENUE, BATAVIA, NY, 14020
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-614395 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 2008 | Feb 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Q12 5340008 | ON FILE | Dec 3, 2009 | Jan 25, 2025 |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | Q12 5340008 | ON FILE | Dec 3, 2009 | Apr 28, 2011 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0125776 | CANCELLED | Sep 4, 2009 | Jan 15, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0125776 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 6580983 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2009 | Sep 4, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 6186850 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2008 | Dec 3, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987759BCM27501 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2007 | Sep 3, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN575584 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2007 | Oct 14, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q12 5340008 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2025 | Jan 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q12 5340008 | CARGO | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 28, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0125776 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2010 | Jan 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0125776 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 6186850 | CARGO | Dec 3, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CA 6580983 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2009 | Sep 4, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN575584 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2008 | Oct 14, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987759BCM27501 | CARGO | Sep 3, 2008 | Sep 3, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-614395 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-614395 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC614395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC614395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2009 |
| MC614395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 13, 2009 | REVOKED | Feb 3, 2025 |
| MC614395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 25, 2007 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 2008 |
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 • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (13 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUSSEX | SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 95 AT 0.10M S OF ROUTE 645 / | ...270116 | 5TH WHEEL TRUCKING & TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 21, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2015 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records