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WHALEN TRUCKING INC
Waverly, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 173701 · MC 147010
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-147010 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.9% OOS · 132 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC147010
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Imt Insurance Company, since February 5, 2009
Authority Age
12 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 24.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.8% — below the 5.5% national average
- 132 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC147010
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy UXT 0011293-04
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 83UENOH7042
AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MZI93065427
IMT INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $75,000 · Policy SY56136
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
173701
MC Number
MC-147010
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
January 30, 1981
Authority Reinstated
December 4, 2013
Annual Mileage
3,876,852 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
301 E Prairie St, Waverly, IL 62692
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard E Whalen Jr
Officer 2
Richard E Whalen Iii
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
132
Driver Inspections
97
Vehicle Inspections
42
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving30
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate24.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.3pp higher)
8.9% of 90 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
24th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
20 of 95 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 95 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 95 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 95 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| January 6, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 30, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL47
IA11
MO8
IN7
MI4
MN4
and 18 more states
Fleet & Equipment (89)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 65 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~54
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
37
Tractor
35
Flatbed
7
Semi-trailer
7
Tank
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8NJ103849 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0RJ354384 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9NJ478942 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2LLLL3168 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4NJ103850 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4SSVS4321 | 6 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3SJ170711 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5SJ170712 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325JBA13020 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLW8951 | 4 | — |
Show all 89 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625RT521337 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629PT453413 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A7G3952140 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9RJ340869 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSVK5383 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVK2484 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4821KA047178 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320KBA24749 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325KBA24780 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329JBA02523 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2LLLL3171 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623PJ455413 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626KT141378 | 3 | — |
| Rave | Semi-trailer | 1K9SF4827LK226251 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F2482X5K550141 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3HJ154086 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9MR468384 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1TJ216098 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSUM6514 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF006JDJS7619 | 3 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48258A016010 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320KSA16683 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320KSA16697 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320KSA16702 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321CS349604 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321KBA24792 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321KBA24839 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322KBA24851 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325CS349606 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326CS349601 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0LLLL3167 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621PJ455412 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622TT800168 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629RT521339 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622KT121323 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XKT121280 | 2 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 1HLF1B7B2P9D40465 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS1422821025510 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F348257K570149 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A27ER029718 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820062017621 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7VJ237413 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ418997 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4LJ406642 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7LJ427114 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKH3277 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSWC1984 | 2 | — |
| Acro Tank | Semi-trailer | 1A9114221X1005076 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321KBA24761 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321MBA46536 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322CS349613 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323HB706532 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323KBA24826 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326KSA16705 | 1 | — |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1A5327C5349607 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328KSA16706 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329GB612301 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329KBA24782 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XCS349603 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FUJA6CV87LU60258 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7LLLW8949 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620TT800167 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627PT453412 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627RT521338 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624KT121372 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6FL841246 | 1 | — |
| Ravens | Semi-trailer | 1K9SF5324LK226351 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS44228L1010529 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A208R020699 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5VJ237412 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7NJ136775 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXTJ216097 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0KJ282853 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0LJ406640 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2JSKB5611 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSKZ6676 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSWB7594 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 4WW4412A2E7706465 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48216C011310 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (132)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | 1669002004 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 4 | 1 | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XKYD49X1TJ216098 1R1F2482X5K550141 |
IL P1338610 IL 614421ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | LEONP00840 | MI, MI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKWD49X3HJ154086 1PMS44228L1010529 |
IL P1172099 IL 655961ST |
| September 15, 2026 | 7990001590 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XKYD49X1TJ216098 1R1F2482X5K550141 |
IL P1338610 IL 614421ST |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | LARVS01391 | DES ALLEMANDS LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKYD49X3SJ170711 1TTF482A7G3952140 |
IL P1045213 IL 655956ST |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 4248070164 | U.S. 34 AT 1800E, IL | III | — | — | BRANDT CONSOLIDATED- PP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X7VJ237413 1GRAP0622KT121323 |
IL P1340877 IL 767903ST |
| August 13, 2026 | W192003366 | ST CLAIR MO | II | — | — | CF INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUBBOCK |
3AKJHHDR6SSWC1984 57260 |
IL P975929 IL 64321ST |
| July 16, 2026 | 5007220042 | I-39, IL | III | 1 | — | ACTUS NUTRITION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6RSVK5383 1DW1A5325KBA24780 |
IL P1227699 IL 673742ST |
| 393.75A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 8322006137 | FREMONT IN | III | 4 | 1 | NUDO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKYD49X3SJ170711 1TTF482A7G3952140 |
IL P1045213 IL 655956ST |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 2514C00808 | SYKESVILLE MD | I | 2 | — | ENSTRUCTURE WILMINGTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X8NJ103849 1GR1P0629PT453413 |
IL P1120029 IL 869823ST |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | W108001597 | CLARENCE MO | III | — | — | AHLSTROM FILTRATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X0RJ354384 1GR1P0622TT800168 |
IL P1213299 IL 971591ST |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY LLC | 7 | June 9, 2026 |
| NUDO | 5 | July 6, 2026 |
| BRANDT CONSOLIDATED | 5 | June 25, 2025 |
| NUDO PRODUCTS WAREHOUSE | 4 | July 15, 2025 |
| NUDO PRODUCTS | 3 | February 25, 2026 |
| ADM | 3 | November 11, 2024 |
| ENSTRUCTURE WILMINGTON | 2 | July 1, 2026 |
| PRIME PANELS | 2 | February 16, 2026 |
| BUNN | 2 | December 19, 2025 |
| PRINCE AGRI PRODUCTS | 2 | November 24, 2025 |
| ADM ANIMAL NUTRITION | 2 | July 29, 2024 |
| MENARDS | 1 | October 5, 2026 |
48 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| December 4, 2013 | Inactive REINSTATED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 17, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 17, 2010 | Active Revoked | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 8, 2010 | REVOKED 3 authorities | Common Carrier |
| February 8, 2010 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 1, 2015 | Cargo | On file |
| February 5, 2009 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| March 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 1, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
| January 5, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 10, 2005 | BROKER | On Record |
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