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MICHAEL C WRIGHT
DBA: J & S Trucking
Opelika, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 304989 · MC 149192
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-149192 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC149192
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP82512A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy GWP82512A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
304989
MC Number
MC-149192
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
September 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 12, 1987
Authority Reinstated
October 7, 2010
Annual Mileage
99,002 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Opelika, AL
Email
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 0 | Clean |
| April 16, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| November 3, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 1 | Passed |
| September 4, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 0 | Clean |
| August 6, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 0 | Clean |
| February 15, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 3 | Passed |
| June 18, 2024 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL8
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSZB8WP909457 | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24888A511804 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629XB116313 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 31, 2002 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 11, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 9, 2000 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 9, 2000 | REJECTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 9, 2000 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 12, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 20, 1999 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 3, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 13, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| September 28, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 3, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 29, 1999 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 28, 1991 | COMMON | On Record |
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