Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC
USDOT 70728 · MC-126717 · Evansville, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC is a corporation based in Evansville, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 116 power units and 100 drivers, which ranks it #132 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 122 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 21.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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 (1 injury, 3 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.3 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, intermodal containers, beverages, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 70728 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-126717 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4600 Hitch Peters Rd, Evansville, IN 47711 |
| Phone | (812) 602-2620 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 70728.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 116 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 385 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.86 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,136,600 miles reported for 2024 – about 61,522 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 75 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 25 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 Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Walt's Drive-A-Way Service L | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.7% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 15% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | about average |
| Inspections | 122 | 122 with a driver check, 46 with a vehicle check, 84 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 18, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Evansville
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines Inc USDOT 125550 | Evansville | 2,731 | 2,351 | 1,596 | 24.4% | 55 |
| Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC USDOT 754650 | Evansville | 229 | 58 | 45 | 2.7% | 1 |
| Heritage Distribution LLC USDOT 1229059 | Evansville | 133 | 93 | 89 | 10.1% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC?
Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC is registered with USDOT number 70728 and operating authority MC-126717.
How many trucks does Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC have?
It reports 116 power units (116 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 385 trailers, with 100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 9, 2025).
Where is Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Evansville, Indiana 47711.
What is the out-of-service rate of Walt's Drive-A-Way Service LLC?
Over 24 months, 21.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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.