HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3361187-michael-douglas-wheatley/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MICHAEL DOUGLAS WHEATLEY
Doing business as BIG M TOWING
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average34.8% vs West Virginia average 12.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (304) 946-3050, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1091355.
- 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) | MC1091355 | Primary | ACCELERANT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy N0170CA000710 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 7, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
8 of 23 · West Virginia avg 12.8%
5 of 20 · West Virginia avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | WV | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | WV | 2 | 5 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | KY | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2026 | WV | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 5 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 5 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | 10 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | WV | 2 | 5 | Yes |
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 West Virginia average covers 8,703 vehicle and 10,955 driver inspections of all West Virginia-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
64 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 84 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 | West Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 9 | 81.3% | 76.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 5 | 12.5% | 5.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 6.3% | 12.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 5 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 4 | 4 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 3 | 3 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 3 | 1 |
| Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2FTF | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 3 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the West Virginia column is the mix across all West Virginia-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3361187 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1091355, FF35843 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL DOUGLAS WHEATLEY |
| DBA name | BIG M TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 80,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 23, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 22, 2019 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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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 MICHAEL DOUGLAS WHEATLEY
What does MICHAEL DOUGLAS WHEATLEY's operating authority allow?
MC1091355: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MICHAEL DOUGLAS WHEATLEY is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL DOUGLAS WHEATLEY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3361187. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (304) 946-3050, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1091355, 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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