WHEATON VAN LINES INC
767-unit household-goods mover based in Indianapolis, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 70719
- MC
- MC87113
- Based
- Indianapolis, IN
- Contact
- 3178497900 · jim_witzerman@wvlcorp.com
What this carrier is
With 767 power units and 937 drivers on file, WHEATON VAN LINES INC is an enterprise-fleet household-goods mover operating out of Indianapolis, IN. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC87113 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and household goods. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 30, 2014).
Fleet composition on file: 82 owned trailers, 651 term-leased tractors, 643 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 25 motor carriers operating 761–775 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 21.6% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 335 | 292.50 | 114.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 181 | 212.00 | 85.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 38 | 176.00 | 21.6% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 774 | 1,487.50 | 52.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.00 | — | n/a |
Against similarly sized 761–775-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 70719: 1,213 inspections across 48 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 10, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 306 |
| Hours-of-Service | 207 |
| Driver Fitness | 27 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 754 |
| Total violations | 1,331 (271 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 14 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 19, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a household-goods mover that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at an enterprise fleet scale, with general freight, and household goods on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 25 peer carriers operating 761–775 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 751 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (48 driver OOS, 88 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 1,331 violations, 14 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 21.6% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet household-goods mover running over-the-road lanes with 767 power units on file.
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