M & W TRANSPORTATION CO INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (615) 256-5755, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC159420.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC159420 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK3888636 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 1, 2012 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
20 of 73 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
1 of 178 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | MS | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | TN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
82 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 25 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 114 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 24 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | 24.4% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 11 | 10 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Knoxville, TN | 0 | 3 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Greenville, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Mosheim, TN | 0 | 1 |
| May 2, 2025 | Not In City Limit, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Southaven, MS | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 263403 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC159420 |
| Legal name | M & W TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 142 |
| Drivers | 142 |
| Annual mileage | 13,147,065 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 13, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 13, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightChemicals
Questions about M & W TRANSPORTATION CO INC
What does M & W TRANSPORTATION CO INC's operating authority allow?
MC159420: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about M & W TRANSPORTATION CO INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking M & W TRANSPORTATION CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 263403. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 256-5755, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC159420, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.