JAMES PETT J P TRANSPORT
Legal: WHEEL WHEELS TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202623 inspections · 48 violations (10 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
24
3× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 3392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 4393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
6
2× · sev 3
- 5396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
6
2× · sev 3
- 6396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 8393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.2-SLLIFTA
State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TN9
- TX5
- AR5
- MO4
- MS4
- IN1
- OH1
- KY1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 33.3% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Huntington County, IN
Medium impact8 of 24 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in Huntington County, IN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Huntington County, IN to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 22%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 54% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× · 29%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 20%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 10%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× · 7%
- 393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× · 4%
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× · 7%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 5%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 2%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32×3Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.11A1-CSLRR×2Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5B-L×2Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.47E×2Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA33 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 3 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi10 drivers
- Company officer
- JAMES PETTY
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2001-11-14
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-25
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 17 trucks · 15 owned tractors · 33 owned trailers · 2 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
34 events- 03/11/2026Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA868145331
- 03/11/2026Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary · policy CA868145331
- 02/25/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2023)
- 01/14/2026Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0073994001
- 12/18/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2026)
- 01/14/2017Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0004358001
- 12/19/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/13/2017)
- 01/14/2013Insurance cancelled — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4022957863
- 12/18/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2013)
- 01/14/2012Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP84878A
- 01/14/2011Insurance replaced — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0581071
- 01/14/2010Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FJ780724-8009-091
- 02/02/2009Insurance name changed — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5053000
- 01/14/2009Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5053000
- 12/31/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/15/2009)
- 11/05/2007Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GT100720
- 10/01/2007Insurance replaced — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GT100720
- 05/24/2007Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GT100720
- 04/27/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/25/2007)
- 03/06/2007Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GT100720
- 02/07/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2007)
- 10/01/2006Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 472406
- 09/05/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2006)
- 10/01/2005Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 472029
- 03/27/2005Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN370606
- 02/28/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2005)
- 12/16/2003CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/29/2003)
- 12/07/2003Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN370606
- 05/06/2003Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 67 66 17
- 03/27/2003Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 67 66 17
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2006-05-10
- Last review
- 2006-04-19
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-25
- Reported mileage
- 33,204 mi (2023)
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