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JOHNNY E WHEELER
DBA: Wheeler Trucking
Baton Rouge, LA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 553663 · MC 273867
No Safety Rating
Active 32 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-273867 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Houston Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC273867
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TRHS18-00445-09
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TRHS18-00445-08
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
553663
MC Number
MC-273867
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 16, 1994
Authority Granted
June 16, 1994
Annual Mileage
68,537 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA6
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25365U375102 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X5YR851595 | 6 | 2 |
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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | LARGS01887 | BUNKIE LA | I | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDR9X5YR851595 1UYVS25365U375102 |
LA P185660 LA J935603 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | LARMS00322 | PORT ALLEN LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDR9X5YR851595 1UYVS25365U375102 |
LA P185660 LA J935603 |
| April 28, 2026 | LAPCS01079 | WINNFIELD LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDR9X5YR851595 1UYVS25365U375102 |
LA P185660 LA J935603 |
| February 24, 2026 | LAPCS00956 | DRY PRONG LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDR9X5YR851595 1UYVS25365U375102 |
LA P185660 LA J935603 |
| February 5, 2026 | LAPWS01680 | OPELOUSAS LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDR9X5YR851595 1UYVS25365U375102 |
LA P185660 LA J935603 |
| December 12, 2024 | LASPS00017 | JONESBORO LA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDR9X5YR851595 1UYVS25365U375102 |
LA P185660 LA J935603 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| February 23, 2024 | LANL006897 | ROADSIDE, LA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDR9X5YR851595 1UYVS25365U375102 |
LA P185660 LA J935603 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 4, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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