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Freight Carrier · Fort Atkinson, WI

W & A DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC

Name: W & A DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
Address: 1618 SUMMIT STREET, FORT ATKINSON, WI, 53538, US
Telephone: (920) 563-6999

1618 SUMMIT STREET · Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #237709
USDOT #427949 USDOT Active

59
Power Units
56
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

W & A DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC is a Fort Atkinson, WI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 59 truck(s) in their fleet and 56 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-237709 and their USDOT number is 427949.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,154,290 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Fresh Produce
Meat
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
6
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.64 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.37 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

86
Total
56
Clean
30
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 8

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Hours of Service 3

395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

W & A DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
1618 SUMMIT STREET
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538

Mailing Address

W & A DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
P O BOX 309
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538

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W & A DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 8

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Location on Map

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