HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1249774-trent-waller/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
TRENT WALLER
Doing business as MILKY WAY TRANSPORTATION
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (480) 824-3400, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC489821.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC489821 | — | Imperium Insurance Company Policy ECAP1IICCA00045701 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 5, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 12 · Arizona avg 22.3%
0 of 16 · Arizona avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 17, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 29, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 8 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | AZ | 1 | 4 | No |
| Mar 22, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 4 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Arizona average covers 53,982 vehicle and 81,935 driver inspections of all Arizona-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Arizona share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 1 | 73.3% | 75.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 20.0% | 8.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LRLMWR | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLML | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arizona column is the mix across all Arizona-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 1 |
| May 16, 2026 | Casa Grande, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Marana, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Red Rock, AZ | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Casa Grande, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1249774 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC489821 |
| Legal name | TRENT WALLER |
| DBA name | MILKY WAY TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 23 |
| Drivers | 45 |
| Annual mileage | 3,000,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 20, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherMilk
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TRENT WALLER
What does TRENT WALLER's operating authority allow?
MC489821: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TRENT WALLER is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking TRENT WALLER?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1249774. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (480) 824-3400, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC489821, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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