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Carrier profile · USDOT 60315 · MC182879 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Waechter LLC

DBA J W Trucking · Emporia, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (620) 342-1080
15
Power units
14
Drivers
16
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
1.2M
Annual miles
52 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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 16 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 1.25 per 1M mi
Total inspections
16
Driver inspections
16
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2018)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC182879
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 21, 2015Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
15
Power units
15
Trucks
14
Tractors owned
43
Trailers owned
14
Drivers
14
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionSteel
Annual mileage
1,201,431 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
60315
MC / docket
MC-182879
Legal name
Waechter LLC
DBA
J W Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 21, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
14 (14)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (620) 342-1080
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Waechter LLC's USDOT number?

Waechter LLC's USDOT number is 60315 and its docket number is MC182879.

Is Waechter LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Waechter LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 16 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Waechter LLC's fleet?

15 power units and 14 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 21, 2025.

What insurance does Waechter LLC carry?

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

Where is Waechter LLC located?

Waechter LLC is located at 1761 Road G, Emporia, KS, 66801. Phone: (620) 342-1080.

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