WHITLEY CONTRACTING INC
SMITHFIELD, NC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
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TruckCodex risk summary — WHITLEY CONTRACTING INC (USDOT 2979803) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 0.00% • 1 fatality on crash record — 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2979803/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=142957 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 8.33% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
WHITLEY CONTRACTING INC had 12 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 16.7%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in NC (12 stops).
16.7% out-of-service rate, near the 19.3% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 142,957 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Aug 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88708112 | Aug 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.11B4, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Yes |
| 88612689 | Aug 5, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87636821 | Apr 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 2-SLLEWA2, 2-SLLEWA3, 2FT | No |
| 87572060 | Apr 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | WILSON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2FT | No |
| 87535146 | Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 87460172 | Mar 31, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2FT | No |
| 86421905 | Nov 25, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2FT | No |
| 86403293 | Nov 23, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85723156 | Sep 8, 2025 | NC | 2 | SHOULDER |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 385.325C | Yes |
| 83838191 | Feb 10, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83706239 | Jan 24, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-40 NEAR GORMAN STREET |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82815535 | Oct 1, 2024 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82034296 | Jul 2, 2024 | NC | 1 | RAMP |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80558530 | Jan 8, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80061050 | Nov 1, 2023 | NC | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.95(f), 390.21(b), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108244007 | Sep 23, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108098933 | May 1, 2025 | NC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 22, 2025oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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