WHALEN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 173701 • 301 E PRAIRIE ST, WAVERLY, IL, 62692
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXT 0011293-02 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4584491 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 087 01 89 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | ON FILE | Oct 3, 1994 | Feb 6, 2005 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXT 0011293-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SEO-103983 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100174901 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100174901 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2017 | Jul 19, 2019 |
| INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SAB004524701 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SAB0045247 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 000 89 43 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EAU750370 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Jan 5, 2018 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 532 18 06 AWR | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 9EX09323 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAP 532 18 06 AWR | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 8EX08740 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 7, 2009 |
| AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 8EX08740 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCC 433 68 06 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP064 60 13 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1993 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MC 86-64-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1990 | Feb 1, 1990 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MC86-64-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1990 | Feb 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EXT 0011293-02 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EXT 0011293-00 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-103983 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100174901 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 19, 2019 | Jul 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100174901 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | EAU750370 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 5, 2018 | Jan 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY | SAB004524701 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY | SAB0045247 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4584491 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 087 01 89 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 000 89 43 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 532 18 06 AWR | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | 9EX09323 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | 8EX08740 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 7, 2009 | Feb 7, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 532 18 06 AWR | CARGO | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP064 60 13 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | 8EX08740 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | MC86-64-00 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CCC 433 68 06 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | — | SURETY | Feb 6, 2005 | Feb 6, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | MC 86-64-00 | CARGO | Feb 1, 1990 | Feb 1, 1990 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-147010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-147010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-147010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-147010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC147010 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC147010 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC147010 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 |
| MC147010 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 |
| MC147010 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 17, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC147010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 17, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC147010 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 19, 2009 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2010 |
| MC147010 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Feb 10, 2009 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC147010 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 |
| MC147010 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 |
| MC147010 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC147010 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC147010 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 31, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC147010 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 1994 | REVOKED | Feb 14, 2005 |
| MC147010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 1988 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2010 |
| MC147010 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1983 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2010 |
| MC147010 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 1981 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2010 |
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
27 states • 138 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from latest 100 of 138 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.30-HMCS | 173.30-HMCS | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 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 (138 inspections)
Showing 50 of 138
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Kalamazoo | W I 94 | ...478942 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 30, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 61 | ...LW8949 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 11, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SELBY TWP | UN-NAMED STREET | ...LL3169 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CURRAN TWP | I-72 | ...JS7619 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 21, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PETERSBURG TWP | FIVE POINTS ST | ...339501 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 11, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT HOPE TWP | I-55 | ...406639 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 21, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CROSSETT | CST(EAST 1ST AVENUE) | ...468384 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 5, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEAR LAKE TWP | I-55 NORTHBOUND | ...GF6660 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 24, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON TWP | I-55 | ...KH3277 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 25, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUMBOLDT TWP | I-57 | ...LL3170 | WHALEN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 24, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2018 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2015 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events