HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/359440-w-j-carpenter-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
W & J CARPENTER INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC360616
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (308) 962-7986, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC360616.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC360616 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP77509A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 19, 2010 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC360616 | — | Merchants National Bonding, Inc. Policy 4001007 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | May 7, 2021 | 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
0 of 2 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
0 of 14 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | NE | 3 | 4 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | NE | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 29, 2025 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 14, 2025 | NE | 3 | 1 | 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 Nebraska average covers 22,407 vehicle and 49,320 driver inspections of all Nebraska-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 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 | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 71.4% | 20.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 62.6% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to Maintain Lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922ML | 1 | 0 |
| 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 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 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 Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Chugwater, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Grand Island, NE | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 359440 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC360616 |
| Legal name | W & J CARPENTER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 1,027,496 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 17, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 5, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayOtherGrain, Machinery, Rock, Sand
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC360616: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC360616: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about W & J CARPENTER INC
Is W & J CARPENTER INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. W & J CARPENTER INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does W & J CARPENTER INC's operating authority allow?
MC360616: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about W & J CARPENTER INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking W & J CARPENTER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 359440. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (308) 962-7986, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC360616, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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