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Carrier profile · USDOT 462563

B W WILSON PAPER CO INC

36 power unitsavg 5.4 yrMulti-region · 9 statesRICHMOND, VA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksbwwilson.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
29 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(804) 358-6715Email dispatchmsmith@bwwilson.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 35 yearsDriver out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority34 yr active
since 1991
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo9.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

36 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.4 yr

Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 34-yr authority, 10% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is B W WILSON PAPER CO INC safe to work with?

Is B W WILSON PAPER CO INC safe to load? B W WILSON PAPER CO INC (USDOT 462563) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in RICHMOND, VA, operating 36 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 115 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 9.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
BWB W WILSON PAPER CO INC 82
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Safety

115 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 9.8% (24-mo)51 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 8.8% (24-mo)80 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national

11.8% now▲ Worsening

Trailing rate up 13.0 pts across the window — latest under the 22.26% national benchmark.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Well-monitored
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.1 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Within the expected band for a 36-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.
Registered power units
36
Inspections · 24 mo
80
Annualized
≈40 / yr
Coverage
≈1.1 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

  • 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving33
  • 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance13
  • 390.21 USDOT number marking on vehicleUnsafe Driving7
  • 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance5 · 1 OOS
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance5 · 3 OOS
  • 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance4 · 1 OOS
  • 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance4
  • 396.9 Inspection of motor vehicles in operationVehicle Maintenance3
  • 383.23 Operating without a valid CDLDriver Fitness3 · 3 OOS
  • 391.41 No / expired medical certificateDriver Fitness3 · 2 OOS
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

No insurance filing history on record.

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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
36
Observed power (24 mo)
29
Trailers (towed)
12

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

5.4 yr
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2011
Oldest model yr
29%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 9 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusMulti-region
revealed
States observed9
US states
Inspections · 24 mo80
MD busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
RICHMOND, VA
2501 BRITTONS HILL RD
Top corridor
MD ⇄ VA
MD 33 · PA 18 · NC 10
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

No shared-VIN flow in the last 12 months

None of this carrier's trucks were inspected under another USDOT in the last 12 months — any shared equipment is historical, not active.
Show all-time history (7 trucks · 8 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 206013USDOT 253384USDOT 1853313USDOT 327574USDOT 54283USDOT 4225506USDOT 518287USDOT 1421875

Shares a company officer with other carriers

jon jones — 8 carriers: USDOT 337302USDOT 412249USDOT 684637USDOT 1720364USDOT 2116940USDOT 2199250USDOT 3153211

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)36
Observed (24 mo)29
Shared w/ other carriers7

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Physical address
2501 BRITTONS HILL RD, RICHMOND, VA, 23230
Operation
Interstate

Contact

Phone
(804) 358-6715
Cell
(336) 861-5398
Fax
(804) 358-5962
Email
msmith@bwwilson.com
Web domain
bwwilson.com

Registration

Officers
Jon Jones · Michael Smith
USDOT / docket
462563
First registered
11/05/1991
Last MCS-150
04/11/2026 · 2,222,540 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 12/06/1993
D-U-N-S
3133584

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

36Power units
30Drivers
19CDL drivers
2,222,540Annual mileage
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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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Reviews

Verified broker, shipper & driver reviews — moderated

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Frequently asked

What is B W WILSON PAPER CO INC's USDOT number?

B W WILSON PAPER CO INC's USDOT number is 462563.

Is B W WILSON PAPER CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, B W WILSON PAPER CO INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is B W WILSON PAPER CO INC's safety record?

B W WILSON PAPER CO INC has a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 115 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is B W WILSON PAPER CO INC's fleet?

B W WILSON PAPER CO INC operates 36 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is B W WILSON PAPER CO INC based?

B W WILSON PAPER CO INC is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.