Wal-Mart Transportation LLC
Bentonville, AR
DBA: NORTH ARKANSAS WHOLESALE CO
Profile data updated Jan 16, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
13,618
Power Units
16,466
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Bentonville, AR, they operate a fleet of 13,618 power units with 16,466 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Intermodal, Box Truck, Flatbed, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Wal-Mart Transportation LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Tractors | 49 | 13,540 | 0 | 13,589 |
| Trailers | 13,994 | 78,845 | 0 | 92,839 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Wal-Mart Transportation LLC is authorized to transport the following 9 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 16,466
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,335,955,162 miles (2024)
Driver Information
16,466
Total Drivers
16,466
CDL Drivers
16,429
Interstate Drivers
37
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC
23,931 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Gdan, Hytr. Equipment breakdown: 14511 SEMI-TRAILER, 9265 TRUCK TRACTOR, 83 FULL TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 1.7% — roughly 1 in 59 inspections. Indicates strong preventive maintenance and driver compliance. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (8 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 14,511 | 61% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 9,265 | 39% |
| FULL TRAILER | 83 | 0% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 55 | 0% |
| OTHER | 11 | 0% |
| SCHOOL BUS | 3 | 0% |
| POLE TRAILER | 2 | 0% |
| DOLLY CONVERTER | 1 | 0% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 338 | 35% |
| Gdan | 120 | 12% |
| Hytr | 105 | 11% |
| Great Dane | 104 | 11% |
| Hyundai Tr | 62 | 6% |
| Peterbilt | 52 | 5% |
| Kenworth | 40 | 4% |
| Frtl | 38 | 4% |
| Hyun | 26 | 3% |
| International | 23 | 2% |
| Internatio | 14 | 1% |
| Grdn | 14 | 1% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 10 | 1% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 8 | 1% |
| Hynd | 5 | 1% |
| Wanc | 4 | 0% |
| Kwth | 4 | 0% |
| Grea | 3 | 0% |
| Wabash Nat | 3 | 0% |
| Van Guard | 3 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 23,931 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3JG851 | OK | FRTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| P690830 | IN | HYDE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3JE226 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| PF46310 | IN | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3JH392 | OK | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3KT392 | OK | FRTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3ME435 | OK | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| PD80348 | IN | HYTR FULL TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3MM309 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PE66146 | IN | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3JE597 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PF52831 | IN | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PF44590 | IN | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3KN291 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | May 2026 |
| 3KQ805 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| 3KN331 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| 3GY548 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 3JG775 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3KP324 | OK | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3KS655 | OK | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: OK (12350) · IN (11229) · UK (118) · IL (24) · FL (20) · TN (19) · AK (15) · OH (14) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 23,931)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in AR
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
17,619
Inspections
24 months
2,914
Violations
Total found
426
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-19.5%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NJ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NV | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 17,619 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
Self-Insured / N/A
FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 82 | 09248950 | Self-Insured / N/A | 05/01/2011 |
| Cargo | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | MASICNY0133US10 | Self-Insured / N/A | 04/01/2010 |
| Bond / Surety | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 84 | 09266353 | Self-Insured / N/A | 10/01/2017 |
View Insurance History (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | 39S206725 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 70081223863 | 01/01/2002 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 39S201834 | 05/01/2011 | 05/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | MASICNY0133US10 | 04/01/2010 | 05/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | RMCA5439047 | 02/01/2002 | 04/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | CNY00088USA1 | 04/01/2008 | 04/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | MASICNY0133US10 | 04/01/2010 | 04/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | MASICNY0133US10 | 04/01/2010 | 04/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | RMCA5349048 | 02/01/2002 | 04/01/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 700-81-22-3863 | 08/25/1998 | 02/21/2002 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RMCA 135 28 83 | 10/22/1996 | 02/21/2002 | NAMECHG | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RMCA 135 28 83 | 10/22/1996 | 02/21/2002 | NAMECHG | |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | RMCA5349048 | 02/01/2002 | 02/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 700-81-22-3863 | 08/25/1998 | 01/01/2002 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
789
Total Crashes
38
Fatalities
359
Injuries
768
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | PA | HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/29/2026 | VA | WISE, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/28/2026 | OH | BENNINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| 06/26/2026 | OK | FAIRMONT, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/26/2026 | AL | RURAL CLEBURNE, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/23/2026 | TN | CHATTANOOGA, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/23/2026 | OH | SOUTH EUCLID (BLUESTONE), OH | 0 | 1 | No |
| 06/22/2026 | NV | BOULDER CITY, NV | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/19/2026 | IA | Decatur Co I 35 @ 6 MM, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/18/2026 | KY | RICHWOOD, KY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/18/2026 | AL | HOOVER, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/11/2026 | WI | HIXTON, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/07/2026 | AL | ROBERTSDALE, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/07/2026 | OH | GROVE CITY, OH | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/07/2026 | MI | GIRARD TWP, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/06/2026 | MT | US 212, MT | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 06/06/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/04/2026 | CA | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/02/2026 | NC | GREENSBORO, NC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/31/2026 | NV | Not Reported, NV | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/29/2026 | MI | PORTLAND, MI | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/29/2026 | VA | HANOVER, VA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/28/2026 | PA | WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/27/2026 | TX | VENUS, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/27/2026 | TX | FORT WORTH, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 789 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Intermodal, Box Truck, Flatbed, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Is WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC's authority currently active?
WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC been in business?
WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC located?
WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC is physically located at 805 RESPECT DRIVE, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716.
Roadside Inspection History 17,619 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC has been inspected 17,619 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, TX, NC. Out of these, 380 inspections (about 2%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 244 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NV | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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