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Carrier profile · USDOT 1072961 · MC439493 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John V Witmer

DBA Wiplash Express · Franklin Grove, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+10 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (815) 440-0525
3
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
102K
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC439493
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Aug 8, 2008Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
Annual mileage
101,826 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1072961
MC / docket
MC-439493
Legal name
John V Witmer
DBA
Wiplash Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 18, 2002
Last MCS-150
Nov 17, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is John V Witmer's USDOT number?

John V Witmer's USDOT number is 1072961 and its docket number is MC439493.

Is John V Witmer authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John V Witmer's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John V Witmer's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 17, 2025.

What insurance does John V Witmer carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co., plus cargo insurance.

Where is John V Witmer located?

John V Witmer is located at 1546 Robbins Road, Franklin Grove, IL, 61031. Phone: (815) 440-0525.

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