TCW INC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
MC136714: Contract carrier inactive
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 452-8291, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC140539 or MC136714.
- 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) | MC140539 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK 3486894 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2014 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC136714 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP3486894 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2005 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
39 of 212 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
1 of 401 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | AL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | SC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | AL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | GA | 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
119 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 43 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 201 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 | 88 | 42 | 73.9% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | 18.5% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 5.9% | 13.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
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 | 16 | 16 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 11 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 9 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 6 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 3 | 3 |
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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Saint Matthews, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2026 | Chattanooga, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | GA | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Not In City Limit, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Hardeeville, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Not In City Limit, TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 36777 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC140539, MC136714 |
| Legal name | TCW INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 320 |
| Drivers | 442 |
| Annual mileage | 35,621,167 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 13, 2000) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersPassengersChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about TCW INC
What does TCW INC's operating authority allow?
MC140539: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about TCW INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking TCW INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 36777. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 452-8291, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC140539 or MC136714, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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.