WHEELER TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1839908 • 1050 OPPORTUNITY DR 180, ROSEVILLE, CA, 95678
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-728570 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 24, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0212706002 | ON FILE | Feb 26, 2024 | Feb 26, 2026 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0212706001 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2023 | Feb 26, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP47413A | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2019 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP47413A | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2019 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5939799 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2017 | Feb 26, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5939799 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882385 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2017 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882385 01 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041579 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2015 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041579 01 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041579 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2014 | Feb 26, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041579 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP24784 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2013 | Feb 26, 2014 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP24784 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 4, 2013 | Dec 30, 2013 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP24784 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN069845 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN069845 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 6, 2013 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | P0009-108522 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2010 | Jul 6, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0212706002 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0212706001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP47413A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP47413A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5939799 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2019 | Feb 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5939799 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9882385 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2017 | Feb 26, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041579 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9882385 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041579 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041579 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041579 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP24784 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2014 | Feb 26, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP24784 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2013 | Dec 30, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP24784 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN069845 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN069845 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2013 | Jul 6, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0009-108522 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-728570 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2017 |
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2017 |
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2016 |
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2015 |
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2014 |
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2014 |
| MC728570 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 7, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2013 |
| MC728570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 |
| MC728570 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 2010 | REVOKED | Dec 30, 2013 |
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
18 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSONR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VICTORVILLE | 34.549749/-117.293698 | ...304657 | WHEELER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | ECHO | I-84, at - 2 Feet N of I-84 | ...566667 | WHEELER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 11, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 4000 | I-49 | ...959863 | WHEELER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 28, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events