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Phone (334) 291-1752Opelika, AL

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 304989 · MC 149192 · 334-291-1752 · 3342911752 · Opelika, AL

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USDOT
USDOT304989
MC
149192
Registered
1987 · 38 yrs
Location
Opelika, AL
MCS-150 filed
Sep 12, 2024

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority record

Listed active

Common carrier, Contract carrier; verify in Motus

Insurance record

$1 Million

Stored BIPD filing + cargo

Safety rating

Satisfactory

Passed an FMCSA review

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Michael C Wright is an active motor carrier based in Opelika, AL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 304989 and MC 149192. Phone: (334) 291-1752. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Sep 12, 2024). In the last 24 months it had 8 roadside inspections, a 20% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.

USDOT 304989 was first registered with FMCSA on Nov 12, 1987 (38 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Sep 12, 2024. FMCSA records 4 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC149192 effective Oct 3, 2002 (voluntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (CARGO with Essex Insurance Company) took effect Oct 28, 2002, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 8 times on record, most recently on Jul 30, 2026, most often in AL.

1Power units, as filed
1Drivers, as filed
8Inspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)
99,002Miles per year (2023)

Equipment on record

Tractor-TrailerInspection

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Sep 12, 2024
Registration record changed
Oct 24, 2026
Latest inspection recorded
Jul 30, 2026
Latest crash recorded
Not available
Latest vehicle observation
Jul 30, 2026

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Michael Wright
Legal name
Michael C Wright
Doing business as
J & S Trucking
Organization
Individual
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
304989
Docket numbers
MC 149192 (active)
Registered
Nov 12, 1987 (38 yrs)
D&B (DUNS)
81382806
Last MCS-150
Sep 12, 2024
Usual MCS-150 schedule
September 2026 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Carriers in Opelika, AL

USDOT registrations in Opelika
725
Currently active
290 (40%)
One-truck operations
482 (66%)
With for-hire authority
276 (38%)
Registered in the last 12 months
19

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 8, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 5.5.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
304989
Docket numbers
MC 149192
D&B (DUNS)
81382806
Phone
(334) 291-1752334-291-17523342911752
Email
flatbeders57@gmail.com
Officers
Michael Wright
Legal name
Michael C Wright
DBA
J & S Trucking
Address
119 Lynn Road, Opelika, AL 36804
VINs inspected under this USDOT
1UYFS24888A511804, 1FUYDSZB8WP909457, 1GRAA0629XB116313
Plates inspected under this USDOT
57C0E3R AL, 1170677 AL, 57A16XY AL

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 304989 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Common carrier, Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

Connected companies

Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.

2connected USDOT numbers
2not active
Address 2Phone 2
  • James TalleyUSDOT 1222797 · Opelika, AL
    Same addressSame phone
    Not activeLikely same owner
  • Michael Clark WrightUSDOT 584719 · Opelika, AL
    Same addressSame phone
    Not activeLikely same owner

More than 25 other USDOT registrations list the same officer, so they are not listed one by one.

Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 8, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 8, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 8, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 8, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonActiveNoneNone
ContractActiveNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 149192
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$1 Million
Cargo
On file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty Co.91XGWP82512A$1 MillionSep 28, 2010
CargoGreat West Casualty Co.34GWP82512A—Sep 28, 2010

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
CARGOEssex Insurance Company6CA6910Apr 28, 2002Oct 28, 2002Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryRepublic Western Insurance CompanyTRK0000765Sep 8, 2001Sep 9, 2002Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOFireman's Fund Insurance Co.MXI-97503312Apr 28, 2001Apr 28, 2002Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryRepublic Western Insurance CompanyTRK0000765Sep 8, 2001Jan 7, 2002Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryState National Insurance Co., INC.RPB 310 527Sep 9, 2000Sep 9, 2001Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryRepublic Western Insurance CompanyTRK0000765Sep 8, 2001Sep 8, 2001Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOFireman's Fund Insurance Co.MXI 975 033 12 ATLJan 11, 2001Apr 28, 2001Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryState National Insurance Co., INC.RPB 310 527Sep 9, 2000Dec 6, 2000Transferred (TRANSFER)
CARGOFireman's Fund Insurance Co.M-60 MXI80365337Apr 28, 1999Dec 6, 2000Transferred (TRANSFER)
BIPD/PrimaryMutual Service Casualty Insurance Co.NCA01508Sep 9, 1999Sep 9, 2000Replaced (TERM/REPL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 37 history records.

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC149192CommonVoluntary revocationOct 3, 2002—
MC149192ContractVoluntary revocationOct 3, 2002—
MC149192CommonInvoluntary revocationOct 29, 1999Oct 2, 1999
MC149192CommonInvoluntary revocationJan 28, 1991—

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rated on
May 14, 2001
Last review
Apr 10, 2001
Driver inspections (24 mo)
8 (0 out of service)
Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
5 (1 out of service)

Out-of-service rates (24 months)

Vehicle20%
Better than the 22.9% national average (dark marker)
Driver0%
Better than the 6.3% national average (dark marker)

FMCSA BASICs

FMCSA BASIC scores
CategoryPercentileMeasureInspections with violationAcute / criticalAlert
Unsafe DrivingNot public12.251NoNot available
Hours-of-ServiceNot public00NoNot available
Driver FitnessNot public00NoNot available
Controlled SubstancesNot public00NoNot available
Vehicle MaintenanceNot public6.92NoNot available

Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.

Most-cited violations, in plain English
Most-cited violations
CodeWhat it meansTimesOut of service
392.2-SLLS3State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit10
393.118D-CDL—11
393.11A1-LBL—10
393.55E-B—10
393.9—10
393.9A-LIL—10

Inspections & crashes

Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.

8Inspections (24 mo)
9Violations (24 mo)
1Out of service (24 mo)
0Crashes (24 mo)
0Fatal crashes
0Deaths
0Injury crashes

Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 8, 2026.

Most recent

Last inspection
Jul 30, 2026

Latest inspections

Latest roadside inspections
DateInspection IDStateLocationLevelDriver viol. / OOSVehicle viol. / OOSViolations
Jul 30, 202688572696ALSeale AlDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Apr 21, 202687634379ALAlabaster AlWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Apr 16, 202687593269ALPelham AlWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 05 / 1
5 violations
  • 393.118D-CDL393.118D-CDL · Vehicle · Out of service
  • 393.11A1-LBL393.11A1-LBL · Vehicle
  • 393.55E-B393.55E-B · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LIL393.9A-LIL · Vehicle
  • 396.5B-L396.5B-L · Vehicle
Nov 3, 202586232283ALPittsview AlWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0
1 violation
  • State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit392.2-SLLS3 · Driver
Sep 4, 202585680681ALPelham AlWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Aug 6, 202585416262ALClanton AlDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Jun 24, 202585070684ALCarbon Hill AlDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Feb 15, 202583879654ALRoadsideWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 03 / 0
3 violations
  • 393.9393.9 · Vehicle
  • 396.17C396.17C · Vehicle
  • Driver did not review last DVIR396.5B · Vehicle

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Latest crashes

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A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.

Where its vehicles were inspected

Roadside inspections by state
StateInspectionsWith OOS
AL · Alabama81

The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.

Inspections and crashes by year

Inspections and crashes by year
YearInspectionsViolationsOut of serviceCrashes
20263510
20255400

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Tractors100
Trailers100

Drivers

Total drivers
1
CDL drivers
1
Interstate, over 100 mi
1
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
1
Trucks
1
Buses
0
Annual miles
99,002 (2023)
Seen at inspections
1 truck · 2 trailers

Vehicles inspected under this USDOT

1Power units / trucks inspected
2Trailers inspected
Most recently inspected vehicles
VINYearMake & modelTypePlateInspectionsLast seenViolations / OOS
1UYFS24888A5118042008Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer ManufacturerSemi-Trailer57C0E3R AL7Jul 30, 20260 / 0
1FUYDSZB8WP9094571998Freightliner Long Conv.Truck Tractor1170677 AL8Jul 30, 20269 / 1
1GRAA0629XB1163131999Great Dane Trailers Great Dane TrailersSemi-Trailer57A16XY AL1Feb 15, 20250 / 0

Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.

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Equipment evidence

  • Tractor-TrailerInspection 1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightMetal/Sheet/CoilLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery (Large)Oilfield EquipmentGrain/Feed/HayPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstructionOtherOther: Bricks

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Record updated: dBA name MICHAEL C WRIGHT → J & S TRUCKING; legal name J & S TRUCKING → MICHAEL C WRIGHT.
  2. Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
  3. Most recent roadside inspection on file.
  4. First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
  5. Earliest roadside inspection on file.
  6. MCS-150 filing on record.
  7. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Essex Insurance Company (MC149192) — CANCEL.
  8. Revocation served: Common authority MC149192 (voluntary revocation).
  9. Revocation served: Contract authority MC149192 (voluntary revocation).
  10. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Republic Western Insurance Company (MC149192) — CANCEL.
  11. Insurance filed: CARGO with Essex Insurance Company (MC149192).
  12. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. (MC149192) — TERM/REPL.
  13. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Republic Western Insurance Company (MC149192) — TERM/CANCL.
  14. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with State National Insurance Co., INC. (MC149192) — CANCEL.
  15. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Republic Western Insurance Company (MC149192).
  16. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Republic Western Insurance Company (MC149192) — TERM/REPL.
  17. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
  18. Insurance filed: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. (MC149192).
  19. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. (MC149192) — TERM/REPL.
  20. Insurance filed: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. (MC149192).
  21. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with State National Insurance Co., INC. (MC149192) — TRANSFER.
  22. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. (MC149192) — TRANSFER.
  23. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with State National Insurance Co., INC. (MC149192).
  24. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Mutual Service Casualty Insurance Co. (MC149192) — TERM/REPL.
  25. Revocation served: Common authority MC149192 (involuntary revocation).
  26. Revocation effective: Common authority MC149192.
  27. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Mutual Service Casualty Insurance Co. (MC149192).
  28. Insurance filed: CARGO with Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. (MC149192).
  29. Revocation served: Common authority MC149192 (involuntary revocation).
  30. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 304989.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

Recent changes to the record

Recent changes to the FMCSA record
DateFieldBeforeAfter
Aug 19, 2026DBA nameMICHAEL C WRIGHTJ & S TRUCKING
Aug 19, 2026Legal nameJ & S TRUCKINGMICHAEL C WRIGHT

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Nov 12, 1987
Last MCS-150 update
Sep 12, 2024

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Michael C Wright an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 304989 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is Michael C Wright's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 304989; docket number MC 149192.

How do I contact Michael C Wright?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (334) 291-1752; email flatbeders57@gmail.com; address 119 Lynn Road, Opelika, AL 36804.

What insurance does this record show for Michael C Wright?

The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD), plus a cargo filing. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Michael C Wright's safety rating?

Satisfactory, rated May 14, 2001.

How many trucks and drivers does Michael C Wright have?

Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Sep 12, 2024).

What does Michael C Wright haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), oilfield equipment, grain/feed/hay, paper products and 3 more cargo types, plus bricks.

What equipment does Michael C Wright operate?

On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).

How many inspections and crashes has Michael C Wright had?

Inspections: 8; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Michael C Wright?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives September 2026. The latest filing stored here is Sep 12, 2024. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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