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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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M & W TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1458352 · MC550960 · EIN 20-4041253 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1540 PINE RIDGE DRIVE, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29172
(803) 794-7004 · CARL SHERWOOD
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 139
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $1M BIPD · policy 015-82-2063 · eff 02/26/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving72 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance49 pts
Vehicle Maintenance18 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
SC19
NC2
GA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.20 | 7.20 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.66 | 0.69 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.14 | 3.14 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Phone / texting 42% · Other 21% · Speeding 19%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2025 | KINARDS, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2025 | MAQUOKETA, IA | 4 | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer15 truck2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
CARL SHERWOOD
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2006-02-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & W TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2569502 | 2 VINs | strong |
| A-1 WRECKER SERVICE LLC | 2293644 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| C & D TOWING LLC | 2074703 | officer, mailing, phone | strong |
| CARL SHERWOOD | 1578626 | officer | strong |
| M & W TOWING LLC | 1640890 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
02/26/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 015-82-2063
02/26/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9037654
01/30/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2026)
02/26/2022 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8959543
09/12/2019 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-895954-3
02/26/2019 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 536190001
02/26/2018 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L17A2301
02/26/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T5A6TP0000015-01
01/30/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2017)
02/26/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T5A6TP0000015-00
02/01/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2016)
03/31/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151
02/26/2015 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151
10/15/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151
10/15/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN144151
06/03/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN118744
12/11/2013 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN118744
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1458352.