Wooster Motor Ways INC Safety Record

DOT# 157262 · Wooster, OH 44691 · 3302647690

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/31/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Wooster Motor Ways INC (DOT# 157262) in Wooster, Ohio has 120 inspections on record with 104 violations and a 19.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

120 Inspections
19.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
6 Crashes
106 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.2%
Carrier: 19.2% (23 of 120) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.7%
Carrier: 1.7% (2 of 120) National: 6.4%
41% OOS rate better than 41% of carriers in Ohio
31% crash rate better than 31% of carriers in Ohio

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

104 total violations across 120 inspections
25 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)
Vehicle Maintenance
63
Unsafe Driving
30
Hours of Service
5
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
5

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 15 states
Level 1: 24 (20%) Level 2: 51 (42%) Level 3: 45 (38%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/31/2026 OK 3 0 0
02/10/2026 OH 2 0 0
01/22/2026 IN 1 1 0
01/13/2026 PA 3 0 0
01/06/2026 MD 1 0 0
12/16/2025 IN 1 0 0
12/11/2025 MD 2 0 0
12/09/2025 IN 3 0 0
12/04/2025 MD 2 0 0
11/25/2025 MD 2 0 0
1 fatal crash
2 injury crashes
29-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-JUL-24 OH 0 0 0
29-DEC-25 IN 0 2 0
21-JUL-24 OH 0 0 0
20-NOV-25 OH 0 0 0
19-JAN-26 IN 0 0 0
12-AUG-24 KY 1 2 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC145194
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Great West Casualty Co. $3,000 11/01/2024
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $2,000 11/01/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 106
Drivers 68
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260303 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 6,170,987
Address 3501 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH 44691