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WILLIS E SOMMERS

DBA: WILLIS E SOMMERS COMPANY

USDOT 1938982 Inactive AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: WILLIS E SOMMERS Company officer 2: DAVID MCVAY Based in COCHRANTON, PA Grade C · 68
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Policy effective · Jan 1, 2019
Blockers
  • Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Company officer: WILLIS E SOMMERS
Company officer 2: DAVID MCVAY
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — WILLIS E SOMMERS (USDOT 1938982)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Inactive
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): WILLIS E SOMMERS (Company officer); DAVID MCVAY (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1938982/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 68/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

C confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Inactive · 30/100

Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240417 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Status NOT_AUTH → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL · 34

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1938982
In FMCSA records since Sep 16, 2009 (~16y)
MC / docket MC805558
Company officer WILLIS E SOMMERS
Company officer 2 DAVID MCVAY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 300,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (814) 425-2500
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7033 HIGHWAY 173
COCHRANTON, PA 16314
Mailing
7033 STATE HIGHWAY 173
COCHRANTON, PA 16314
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1938982
In FMCSA records since Sep 16, 2009 (~16y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 300,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 1 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WILLIS E SOMMERS is a motor carrier based in COCHRANTON, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1938982. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

WILLIS E SOMMERS is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Cochranton, PA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (1) and MD (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; International, Fontaine, and Trao are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,417 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,417 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,417 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change

Record Changes

    • Status NOT_AUTH INACTIVE
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2024-09

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Sep 26, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 3
Fontaine 1
Trail-Eze 1
Unknown 1
Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
1651015111 Sep 26, 2024 OH 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH52283 · 3HSDZAPRXPN020492
0 — No
C033006822 Jun 11, 2024 PA 1 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH51402 · 3HSDZAPR9LN338145
3 — Yes
0228006927 May 2, 2024 MD 1 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH51436 · 3HSDZAPR0KN199800
1 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA710687400X Oct 12, 2017 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC805558
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 15, 2012 MC805558-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. 2F93355A 91X $750,000 Jan 1, 2019 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2F93355A BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2015 Jan 1, 2019 REPLACED
INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL APP 19066129 34 — Jun 5, 2013 On file ACTIVE
INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL BA 19550792 BIPD/Primary — Jun 5, 2013 Jan 1, 2015 REPLACED
INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL BA 19550792 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2012 Jun 5, 2013 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  2. Jan 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
  3. Jul 12, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Jun 5, 2013
    insurance
    REVOKED — INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL
  5. Nov 15, 2012
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify WILLIS E SOMMERS

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about WILLIS E SOMMERS

Is WILLIS E SOMMERS an active motor carrier? ▾
WILLIS E SOMMERS carries the FMCSA status "Inactive" on its USDOT 1938982 registration. Refer to the warnings banner and authority records below to see the full picture.
What is WILLIS E SOMMERS's safety rating? ▾
WILLIS E SOMMERS is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has WILLIS E SOMMERS had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for WILLIS E SOMMERS in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WILLIS E SOMMERS's out-of-service rate? ▾
WILLIS E SOMMERS's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is WILLIS E SOMMERS based? ▾
WILLIS E SOMMERS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7033 HIGHWAY 173, COCHRANTON, Pennsylvania 16314. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WILLIS E SOMMERS have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. WILLIS E SOMMERS holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC805558). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does WILLIS E SOMMERS operate? ▾
WILLIS E SOMMERS self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WILLIS E SOMMERS had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for WILLIS E SOMMERS in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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