CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 36777· MC140539· CARRIER· EIN 62-0886568
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TCW INC

22 STANLEY STREET, NASHVILLE, TN, 37210(800) 452-8291rholland@tcwonline.comALAN WITT
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
17.5%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
28
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
28 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

MC140539

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

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 04/01/2014
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy TRK 3486894
Authority history (13) ▾
12/12/2014MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
12/12/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
12/09/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
12/09/2014MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
06/06/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2005)
06/06/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2005)
09/09/1996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/1996)
10/04/1990MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (12/08/2014)
06/09/1989MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (12/08/2014)
09/03/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (12/08/2014)
10/28/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (12/08/2014)
07/16/1981MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (12/08/2014)
03/09/1978MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSUPERSEDED (09/03/1982)
Insurance history10 insurers on record
Filing timeline (18)
  1. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/200512/08/2014
  2. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MName Changed
    CARGO · eff 06/01/200712/08/2014
  3. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 06/01/200506/01/2007
  4. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/200407/01/2005
  5. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/01/200407/01/2005
  6. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/200406/01/2005
  7. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/01/200406/01/2005
  8. RLI INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/200005/28/2004
  9. RLI INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/200005/01/2004
  10. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/200405/01/2004
  11. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/01/200205/01/2004
  12. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/01/200405/01/2004
  13. ZURICH INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 04/01/199607/01/2002
  14. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/01/199606/04/2000
  15. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/01/199605/01/2000

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.

Vehicle211 inspections · 17.5% OOS · National 22%
Driver388 inspections · 0.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

388 inspections · 14 violations (4 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

388
Inspections
14
Violations
4
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

12
total

Most inspected in · top 7 states

  • TN9
  • AL9
  • SC4
  • GA2
  • NC2
  • MS2
  • AR2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Clayton County, GA

Medium impact

19 of 88 violations in the last 12 months (22%) came from inspections in Clayton County, GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Clayton County, GA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 2% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing20 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless14 viol68%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× · 21%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 15%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 15%
Phone / texting2 viol18%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× · 18%
Speeding2 viol7%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 7%
Seat belt1 viol4%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 4%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 2 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 3% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device9 viol62%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× · 48%
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce1× · 14%
Other1 OOS2 viol38%
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× · 33%
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× · 5%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 3 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 29% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing137 violations · 65 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps20 OOS43 viol34%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.11× · 14%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× · 6%
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× · 2%
Tires25 OOS25 viol34%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS18× · 25%
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× · 2%
  • 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× · 2%
Brakes4 OOS27 viol16%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× · 7%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× · 3%
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× · 1%
Other5 OOS21 viol7%
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.3× · 2%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 1%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.5× · 1%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 20 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
51
Inspections
22
Violations
7
Out-of-service
39
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 55%Unsafe Driving 23%Hours-of-Service Compliance 18%Other 5%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations · 7 OOS · 55% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.9A-LTSI×3Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Unsafe Driving
5 violations · 23% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLTCD×3State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3Hours-of-Service Compliance
4 violations · 18% of recent
  • 395.22H3-ELDMF×2HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

592
Inspections
264
Violations
71
Out-of-service
1324
CSA points
283
Crashes
14
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

103 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

52 trailer 49 truck 2 other
2025 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X9SD721398· U0770HY TN
2025 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLCseen 2×
7SPCC2728SN000368· 529847T TN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X8RD647627· W3899HY TN
2025 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X5SD721396· V7805HY TN
2027 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9XXVD815553· X0459HY TN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X2RD647591· K7336HYY TN
2027 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X8VD815549· R1889HY TN
2026 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X0TD762617· V4873HY TN
2026 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X8TD762641· V7393HY TN
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X8PD859523· R4731HY TN
2026 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X0TD762620· U0564HY TN
2024 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4021RN010000· 519685T TN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X5RD647598· L1144HY TN
2027 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X8VD815535· W3167HY TN
2026 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4025TN000366· 652821T TN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9XXRD647595· L0003HY TN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X1RD647548· S3911HY TN
2024 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4025RN008408· 488021T TN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X7RD647585· S6887HY TN
2024 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4024RN007492· 487510T TN
2027 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X0VD815559· S5079HY TN
2000 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3C412S4YT095539· T445752 TN
2027 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X7VD815557· X0463HY TN
2024 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4026RN009957· 519672T TN
2025 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4024SN000132· 529582T TN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X4RD647611· S9226HY TN
2024 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4023RN009821· 529388T TN
UNPUBLISHE
5ABE40209WB990291· T276541 TN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X0RD647587· S7963HY TN
2025 PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
7SPCC4021SN001139· 566900T TN

+ 73 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

28

Tow-away

28

Injury

7

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
320
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
442
442 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
35.6M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi415 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi27 drivers
Company officer
ALAN WITT
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
69089753
Registered since
1974-06-01
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-17
Census status
Active

Fleet: 320 trucks · 320 owned tractors · 229 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.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or officers with 9 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

9
Connected carriers
8
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
TCW LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2838407Active· NASHVILLE, TN
Strong
Officer

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

31 events
  1. 04/17/2026MCS-150 update filed

    35.6M mi reported (2024)

  2. 12/12/2014MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  3. 12/12/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  4. 12/09/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  5. 12/09/2014MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  6. 12/08/2014Insurance name changed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAP3486894

  7. 12/08/2014Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 35MSZU6275

  8. 04/01/2014Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 3486894

  9. 06/01/2007Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 35MSZU6275

  10. 07/01/2005Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP21111A

  11. 06/06/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2005)

  12. 06/06/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2005)

  13. 06/01/2005Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP21111A

  14. 05/28/2004Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001053-1

  15. 05/01/2004Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001053-1

  16. 05/01/2004Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP21111A

  17. 05/01/2004Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI 97601491

  18. 07/01/2002Insurance replaced — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MTC817073800

  19. 06/04/2000Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1056245939

  20. 05/01/2000Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1056245939

  21. 09/09/1996COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/1996)

  22. 09/05/1996Insurance cancelled — THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy QM 8561650

  23. 04/01/1996Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP 9995028

  24. 04/01/1995Insurance replaced — THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MTB5496513

  25. 10/04/1990MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (12/08/2014)

  26. 06/09/1989MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (12/08/2014)

  27. 09/03/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (12/08/2014)

  28. 10/28/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (12/08/2014)

  29. 07/16/1981MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (12/08/2014)

  30. 03/09/1978MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    SUPERSEDED (09/03/1982)

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

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2000-09-13
Last review
2000-06-01
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-17
Reported mileage
35,621,167 mi (2024)

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