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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1458352· MC550960· CARRIER· EIN 20-4041253
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M & W TRANSPORT LLC

1540 PINE RIDGE DRIVE, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29172(803) 794-7004dawn@mwtransportllc.comCARL SHERWOOD
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Vehicle OOS
25%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
4.2%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
96
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC550960

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 02/26/2026
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA· policy 015-82-2063
Authority history (15) ▾
01/30/2026CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2026)
01/30/2017CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2017)
02/01/2016CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2016)
04/10/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2013)
03/01/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
10/15/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2012)
07/19/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2012)
06/28/2010MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (02/20/2013)
09/16/2009CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2009)
09/16/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2008)
06/27/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/08/2008)
11/16/2007CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2007)
09/17/2007CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2007)
04/04/2007CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2007)
04/13/2006MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (06/21/2010)
Insurance history10 insurers on record
Filing timeline (28) ▾
  1. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/26/2022 → 02/26/2026
  2. CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/12/2019 → 02/26/2022
  3. CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/26/2019 → 09/12/2019
  4. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/26/2018 → 02/26/2019
  5. AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/26/2017 → 02/26/2018
  6. AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/26/2016 → 02/26/2017
  7. AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/26/2015 → 02/26/2016
  8. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2014 → 03/31/2015
  9. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2014 → 02/26/2015
  10. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2014 → 10/15/2014
  11. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/03/2014 → 10/15/2014
  12. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/11/2013 → 06/03/2014
  13. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/07/2013 → 12/11/2013
  14. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/26/2013 → 05/07/2013
  15. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/09/2012 → 02/14/2013

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle4 inspections · 25% OOS · National 22%
Driver24 inspections · 4.2% OOS · National 6.7%

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

4

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
10
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
10
10 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.6M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi1 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi9 drivers
Company officer
CARL SHERWOOD
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2006-02-01
Last MCS-150 update
2026-03-31
Census status
Active

Fleet: 10 trucks · 9 owned tractors · 27 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

45 events
  1. 03/31/2026MCS-150 update filed

    0.6M mi reported (2025)

  2. 02/26/2026Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 015-82-2063

  3. 02/26/2026Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9037654

  4. 01/30/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2026)

  5. 02/26/2022Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8959543

  6. 09/12/2019Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-895954-3

  7. 02/26/2019Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 536190001

  8. 02/26/2018Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE

    BIPD/Primary · policy L17A2301

  9. 02/26/2017Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy T5A6TP0000015-01

  10. 01/30/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2017)

  11. 02/26/2016Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy T5A6TP0000015-00

  12. 02/01/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2016)

  13. 03/31/2015Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151

  14. 02/26/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151

  15. 10/15/2014Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151

  16. 10/15/2014Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151

  17. 06/03/2014Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN118744

  18. 12/11/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN118744

  19. 05/07/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN118744

  20. 04/10/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2013)

  21. 03/01/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  22. 02/14/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN112013

  23. 11/09/2012Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN085119

  24. 10/15/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2012)

  25. 08/15/2012Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TN657010

  26. 07/19/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2012)

  27. 06/28/2010MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED

    REVOKED (02/20/2013)

  28. 12/12/2009Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy GIC 39-0900-00072

  29. 11/04/2009Insurance replaced — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 39-1900-00072

  30. 10/13/2009Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 39-1921-00024

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2026-01-07
Last review
2026-01-07
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-03-31
Reported mileage
562,903 mi (2025)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history
  1. October, 2021

    • Fleet shrank to 7 power units
  2. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — M & W TRANSPORT LLC, WEST COLUMBIA, SC

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Oct 11, 2026, 8:08 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.