W L A INC
USDOT 383914 • 153 JAMES DUNBAR ROAD, MOUNT AIRY, NC, 27030
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3333204 | ON FILE | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 106773715 | ON FILE | Aug 30, 2017 | Sep 29, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT751058-3605-061 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2006 | Aug 27, 2010 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3333203 | REPLACED | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3333202 | REPLACED | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3333201 | REPLACED | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3333200 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751058003 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT751058-3605-061 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2006 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751058-3605-061 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2006 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7510583605-051 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2005 | Aug 5, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7510583605-051 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2005 | Sep 3, 2006 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7510583605-051 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2005 | Sep 9, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 97302549 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2003 | Jan 11, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 97302549 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2003 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750246-1601-031 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2003 | Aug 5, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7502464601-021 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2002 | Oct 27, 2003 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 22 MS UA7173 22 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2003 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7502464601-011 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2001 | Sep 5, 2002 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 29-18-185 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2000 | Aug 5, 2001 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03202373 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 1999 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660-980 K 955-2-TIL-97 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 1997 | Nov 22, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660-980 K 955-2-TIL-97 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 1997 | Jan 7, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-151-276 903-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 1997 | Sep 6, 2000 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM14558071000 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 1996 | Dec 18, 1997 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 5000075 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 1996 | Aug 8, 1997 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 5000075 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 1995 | Aug 5, 1996 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 5000075 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 1995 | Aug 5, 1995 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03201310 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 1994 | Nov 22, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 296252 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 1994 | Aug 10, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3333204 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3333203 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3333202 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3333201 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3333200 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751058003 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106773715 | SURETY | Sep 29, 2018 | Sep 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751058-3605-061 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751058-3605-061 | CARGO | Aug 27, 2010 | Aug 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751058-3605-061 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 97302549 | CARGO | Jan 11, 2007 | Jan 11, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 97302549 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2006 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7510583605-051 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2006 | Sep 3, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7510583605-051 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2005 | Sep 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7510583605-051 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2005 | Aug 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750246-1601-031 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2005 | Aug 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 22 MS UA7173 22 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2003 | Dec 31, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7502464601-021 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2003 | Oct 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7502464601-011 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2002 | Sep 5, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03202373 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 29-18-185 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2001 | Aug 5, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-151-276 903-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2000 | Sep 6, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660-980 K 955-2-TIL-97 | CARGO | Jan 7, 2000 | Jan 7, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660-980 K 955-2-TIL-97 | CARGO | Nov 22, 1999 | Nov 22, 1999 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14558071000 | CARGO | Dec 18, 1997 | Dec 18, 1997 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 5000075 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 1997 | Aug 8, 1997 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03201310 | CARGO | Nov 22, 1996 | Nov 22, 1996 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 5000075 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 1996 | Aug 5, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 296252 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 1995 | Aug 10, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 5000075 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 1995 | Aug 5, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-196859 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC196859 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 7, 2017 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 2018 |
| MC196859 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2007 |
| MC196859 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 |
| MC196859 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 |
| MC196859 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1998 |
| MC196859 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 3, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC196859 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC196859 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC196859 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 27, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC196859 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 27, 1991 | — | Unknown |
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
31 states • 321 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from latest 100 of 321 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15I9 | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (321 inspections)
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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 25, 2026 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTEREY | I-40 | ...UT3133 | W L A INC |
| Jan 16, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCADENVILLE | 85 | ...804370 | W L A INC |
| Dec 16, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORLANDO | INTERSSTATE 4 (SR-400) | ...UH2892 | W L A INC |
| Dec 15, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | IH 10 | ...VP0583 | W L A INC |
| Dec 15, 2024 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | +46.8532 -105.1199 | ...VH5390 | W L A INC |
| Mar 28, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZEN | I40E | ...UH2900 | W L A INC |
| Mar 25, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | 08 NB HWY 93 EXIT 2 OFFRAMP@08 NB HWY 93 EXIT 2 | ...UT3130 | W L A INC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IR80 mm87el | ...UH2882 | W L A INC |
| Apr 27, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT101/100FT S OF SOLEDAD PRISON RD | ...UH2890 | W L A INC |
| Mar 29, 2023 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 | ...424209 | W L A INC |
| Jan 9, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CLAIR TWP | 1-70 | ...UH2889 | W L A INC |
| Oct 29, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WHEATLEY | I40 | ...UH2896 | W L A INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...LY6219 | W L A INC |
| Apr 3, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALLISAW | INTERSTATE 40 | ...KW1649 | W L A INC |
| Mar 4, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CONCORD | 85 | ...KW1629 | W L A INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORONA | RT91/900ft E of SERFAS CLUB DR | ...LY6215 | W L A INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...KW1636 | W L A INC |
| Dec 18, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-64 | ...KW1647 | W L A INC |
| Sep 2, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN BERNARDINO | RT215 NB/1.41m S DEVORE RD | ...MN2958 | W L A INC |
| Mar 24, 2021 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 EB | ...KW1636 | W L A INC |
| Feb 17, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLUE SPRINGS | IS 70 | ...LY6225 | W L A INC |
| Sep 27, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
58 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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