Wright Tree Service Inc is an active interstate carrier based in West Des Moines, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 2,416 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 419 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 2,426 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 2,426 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 81% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 100% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 100% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 100% | 89% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 17 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 55 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 155 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | KS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 5
Eocene Envinronmental Group Inc
Johnston, IA
Austin Kennedy · also at 2 others
Wright Outdoor Solutions Inc
West Des Moines, IA
Austin Kennedy · also at 2 others
Eocene Envinronmental Group Inc
Johnston, IA
Brandon Gunther · also at 3 others
Wright Outdoor Solutions Inc
West Des Moines, IA
Brandon Gunther · also at 3 others
Wright Tree Service Of The West Inc
West Des Moines, IA
Brandon Gunther · also at 3 others
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0.07 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 7 | 0.15 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 5.05 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 16 | 0.58 | Alert |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 34 states. Top state KY accounts for 14% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 100%.
+29 other states with fewer inspections
| Apr 1, 2025 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 60 |
| Driver Fitness | 23 | 3 | 14 |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 12 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| MN |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TX | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | TX | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | AR | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 3963A1CDHSLMII | Semi-Trailer - Loose mounting missing or ineffective fasteners insecure latch or not in use when required. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com | Driver Fitness | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 39323LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 39111B2Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 39216BDPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 3929A2C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |