Wooster Motor Ways Inc
USDOT 157262 · MC-145194 · Wooster, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Wooster Motor Ways Inc is a corporation based in Wooster, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 114 power units and 68 drivers, which ranks it #238 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 60 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 13.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay and more.
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| Legal name | Wooster Motor Ways Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 157262 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-145194 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3501 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH 44691 |
| Phone | (330) 264-7690 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 157262.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 91 | 14 | 0 |
| Trailers | 205 | 50 | 0 |
- 0.60 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,170,987 miles reported for 2025 – about 54,131 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 82% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 68 CDL drivers; 59 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 9 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Wooster Motor Ways Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.9% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 26% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 36% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 60 | 60 with a driver check, 36 with a vehicle check, 36 BASIC violations recorded, 16 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 16, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Wooster Motor Ways Inc?
Wooster Motor Ways Inc is registered with USDOT number 157262 and operating authority MC-145194.
How many trucks does Wooster Motor Ways Inc have?
It reports 114 power units (105 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 255 trailers, with 68 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 1, 2026).
Where is Wooster Motor Ways Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Wooster, Ohio 44691.
What is the out-of-service rate of Wooster Motor Ways Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.