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W A WILSON & SONS

USDOT 46155 Active CORPORATION Based in WHEELING, WV

W A WILSON & SONS is a corporation based in WHEELING, WV, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 46155. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 19 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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 Overview

W A WILSON & SONS is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 19 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wheeling, WV. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
15
Drivers
19
Inspections
31
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
4 all-time
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (6) and MD (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

26.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.16B-DPASS (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; International, Custom sco, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 6.3% vs 6.7% -0.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.93 vs 1.80 -0.87
Location & Contact
6 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE
WHEELING, WV 26003
Phone: 3042322200
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 46155
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 802,054 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 67,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
6.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,501 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 67,501 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +13.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations
3 OOS · 42.9%
Unsafe Driving
5 violations
Hours of Service
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 6 2 33.3% Jan 12, 2026
Maryland (MD) 4 1 25.0% Mar 13, 2026
West Virginia (WV) 3 0 0.0% May 13, 2025
Ohio (OH) 2 1 50.0% Jan 5, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 19
Freightliner 5
Custom Scott 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87294391 Mar 13, 2026 MD 1 SYKESVILLE MD
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3818804 · 3HAEKTAT6SL282947
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
86779805 Jan 12, 2026 PA 3 PA
CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PXA6829 · 1HTEUMMN5SS445576
6 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.16B-DPASS, 392.60A-D Yes
86723946 Jan 5, 2026 OH 2 CARROLL OH
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWZ2827 · 3HAEKTAT6SL715845
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
85691248 Sep 3, 2025 PA 1 WEST ELIZABETH PA
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PXB3342 · 1HTEUMMNXSS712257
2 393.110C-C, 393.104F3-C Yes
85513460 Aug 12, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3466417 · 3HAEUTAN3PL332044
3 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B Yes
85362507 Jul 29, 2025 PA 2 pa-i79-sb-mm-134-deer-creek-twp--
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3421195 · 3HAEUTAN5PL344129
0 — No
84663370 May 13, 2025 WV 1 CAMP CREEK WV
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3466418 · 3HAEUTAN7PL332046
0 — No
84489686 Apr 23, 2025 PA 3 —
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3222635 · 3HAEKTAT6NL812483
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
84418857 Apr 15, 2025 PA 3 SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PXB1655 · 1HTEUMMN1TS712245
0 — No
84418765 Apr 15, 2025 PA 3 —
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PXB3342 · 1HTEUMMNXSS712257
0 — No
84129250 Mar 14, 2025 MD 2 GARRETT COUNTY
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3779777 · 3HAEKTAT8SL283033
0 — No
83805771 Feb 4, 2025 OH 3 BUCKEYE LAKE OH
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3818804 · 3HAEKTAT6SL282947
0 — No
82139482 Jul 16, 2024 WV 3 WESTON WV
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3466419 · 3HAEUTAN1PL344127
0 — No
82004486 Jun 26, 2024 WV 2 MINERALWELLS WV
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2929451 · 3ALHCYD27LDLZ5461
0 — No
81746324 May 30, 2024 MD 2 GARRETT COUNTY
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3466418 · 3HAEUTAN7PL332046
0 — No
81210297 Mar 26, 2024 PA 3 ON WATTSBURG RD AT ITS INTERSE
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3489368 · 3HAEUTAN3PL344128
0 — No
80962872 Feb 27, 2024 PA 2 ON PITTSBURGH AVE AT ITS INTER
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3104563 · 3HAEUTAN6ML299438
0 — No
80687573 Jan 24, 2024 OH 2 CAMBRIDGE SCALES
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2929451 · 3ALHCYD27LDLZ5461
2 393.9(a), 393.203(c) No
80440266 Dec 19, 2023 PA 2 pa-i79-n--kirby-welcome-center--m
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PMM9171 · 3ALACXFC0KDLG3530
0 — No
80340365 Dec 8, 2023 MD 2 ALLEGANY COUNTY
FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3052901 · 3ALHCYD24LDME7009
0 — No
80102577 Nov 7, 2023 MD 1 FINZEL SCALE HOUSE
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3104564 · 3HAEUTAN8ML299439
2 393.53(b), 393.47(e) No
79407254 Aug 15, 2023 WV 3 BRADLEY
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV 3466418 · 3HAEUTAN7PL332046
0 — No
79362212 Aug 9, 2023 KY 2 WURTLAND
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3466419 · 3HAEUTAN1PL344127
0 — No
79312869 Aug 3, 2023 MD 2 ALLEGANY COUNTY
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PMM9171 · 3ALACXFC0KDLG3530
0 — No
78866684 Jun 6, 2023 PA 3 SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3466418 · 3HAEUTAN7PL332046
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0186183475 Nov 6, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA004855400X May 3, 2010 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0108066080 Apr 21, 2010 OH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
PA702733600A Mar 14, 1997 PA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FINZEL SCALE HOUSE MD 3 0
ALLEGANY COUNTY MD 2 0
GARRETT COUNTY MD 2 0
SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI PA 2 0
WURTLAND KY 1 0
FROSTBURG MD MD 1 1
SYKESVILLE MD MD 1 0
BUCKEYE LAKE OH OH 1 0
CAMBRIDGE SCALES OH 1 0
CARROLL OH OH 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Texting while driving Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify W A WILSON & SONS

  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.
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  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 W A WILSON & SONS

Is W A WILSON & SONS an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. W A WILSON & SONS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 46155 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is W A WILSON & SONS's safety rating? ▾
W A WILSON & SONS's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has W A WILSON & SONS had? ▾
31 roadside inspections are on file for W A WILSON & SONS 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 W A WILSON & SONS's out-of-service rate? ▾
W A WILSON & SONS's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (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 W A WILSON & SONS based? ▾
W A WILSON & SONS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE, WHEELING, West Virginia 26003. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does W A WILSON & SONS have valid operating authority? ▾
W A WILSON & SONS does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does W A WILSON & SONS operate? ▾
W A WILSON & SONS self-reports 15 power units and 19 drivers 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 W A WILSON & SONS had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for W A WILSON & SONS 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.

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