Whaley's Auto Repair & Towing INC
Covington, TN
DBA: ASHLEY WHALEY
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
14
Power Units
10
Drivers
FMCSA since 2009 (17 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since February 2009. Based in Covington, TN, they operate a fleet of 14 power units with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Whaley's Auto Repair & Towing INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 12 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Whaley's Auto Repair & Towing INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 450,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
10
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
10
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC
6 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 30, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Peterbilt, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 5 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 OTHER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 83% |
| OTHER | 1 | 17% |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 2 | 33% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 17% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 17% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 17% |
| Dodge | 1 | 17% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (6 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8511HY | TN | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| D054HS | TN | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| U6337HY | TN | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| C236HS | TN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| BMQ2207 | TN | Dodge OTHER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| C981HR | TN | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (6 shown)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
2
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-10.3%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/30/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/30/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2025 | TN | Walk-Around | 2 | 2 |
| 03/07/2025 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/09/2025 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/09/2025 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/31/2024 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 91X | 6E7 30 47 | $1 Million | 06/04/2025 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 2975083 | 04/18/2017 | 12/18/2018 | CANCEL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP530282 | 06/04/2024 | 06/04/2025 | CANCEL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP425067 | 06/04/2023 | 06/04/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320059 | 06/04/2022 | 06/04/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E21389 | 06/04/2020 | 06/04/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q06 0480214 | 06/04/2019 | 06/04/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 2975083 | 04/15/2016 | 04/18/2017 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA8433050 | 12/28/2018 | 04/15/2019 | NAMECHG | |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 1580357 | 02/04/2014 | 04/15/2016 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC's authority currently active?
WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC been in business?
WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2009, making their authority approximately 17 years, 5 months old.
Where is WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC located?
WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC is physically located at 815 WHALEY RD, COVINGTON, TN 38019.
Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 13%) 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 393.17A1-LSLDMWR — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-27 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-03-07 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-09 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-09 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-31 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
2 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC, of which 2 (100%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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