Is Earl T Wadhams Inc Safe? DOT 154097 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of Earl T Wadhams Inc?

Earl T Wadhams Inc has a safety rating of "Satisfactory" as of February 10, 2010, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

Q: How many inspections has Earl T Wadhams Inc had?

Earl T Wadhams Inc has recorded 109 total inspections, with 20 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Earl T Wadhams Inc located?

Earl T Wadhams Inc is headquartered at 369 Bostwick Rd, Phelps, NY 14532.

This carrier is active with a Satisfactory safety rating.

Earl T Wadhams Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 154097. The company operates from Phelps, NY and maintains an active operating status with 176 power units and 190 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

✓ Satisfactory

Rated: February 10, 2010

Earl T Wadhams Inc holds a "Satisfactory" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that the carrier has been found to comply with federal safety regulations based on the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

109

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

109 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate18.35%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 18.3% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

15 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

0.5

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.0

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.1

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

3.5

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

Earl T Wadhams Inc is a large motor carrier operating in New York. With 109 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 18.3%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 15 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Satisfactory rating from the FMCSA indicates that Earl T Wadhams Inc meets federal safety standards based on the most recent compliance review. This is the highest rating a carrier can receive.

The company operates 176 power units and employs 190 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 154097?

USDOT number 154097 is assigned to Earl T Wadhams Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Phelps, NY.

What is the safety rating of Earl T Wadhams Inc?

Earl T Wadhams Inc has a safety rating of Satisfactory as of February 10, 2010.

How many inspections has Earl T Wadhams Inc had?

Earl T Wadhams Inc has recorded 109 total inspections with 20 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 18.35%.

Where is Earl T Wadhams Inc located?

Earl T Wadhams Inc is headquartered at 369 Bostwick Rd, Phelps, NY 14532.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 154097 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Earl T Wadhams Inc (DOT# 154097) – FMCSA Carrier Profile