NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC
USDOT 1006139 • DBA: NU-WAY • 2 ACCESS WAY, BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61705
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-426820 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0086604001 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | P-001-001172765-01 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SEO-114918 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | UXP103924001 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SEO-109627 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | SEO-109627 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | UXP103924000 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP01498R | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2019 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 42-XSF-305990-01 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100092706 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 000871657 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 6233022 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 6233022 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 6233022 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2007 | Oct 11, 2007 |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EX000003901-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2007 | Aug 26, 2007 |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EX000003901-02 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EX000003901-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2007 | Aug 26, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP01498E | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2005 | Aug 8, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP01498E | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2005 | Jul 9, 2019 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 4150082 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2005 | Jul 26, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP01498C | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2003 | Oct 4, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP06015A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP06015A | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 6, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP06015A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP06015A | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 17, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP06090A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP06090A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2002 | Aug 19, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-114918 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXP103924001 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-001172765-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0086604001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-109627 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01498R | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-109627 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 42-XSF-305990-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXP103924000 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01498E | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100092706 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01498E | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2019 | Jul 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 000871657 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 6233022 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 6233022 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 11, 2007 | Oct 11, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 6233022 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000003901-02 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 26, 2007 | Aug 26, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000003901-02 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 26, 2007 | Aug 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000003901-02 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 27, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4150082 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 26, 2007 | Jul 26, 2007 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP01498C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2005 | Oct 4, 2005 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06090A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2003 | Aug 19, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06015A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2002 | Apr 17, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06015A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2002 | Apr 6, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06015A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06015A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP06090A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-426820 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-426820 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC426820 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2025 |
| MC426820 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2023 |
| MC426820 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2021 |
| MC426820 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2019 |
| MC426820 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 11, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC426820 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 14, 2005 | REVOKED | Sep 4, 2007 |
| MC426820 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2002 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2003 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
32 states • 165 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from latest 100 of 165 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.804A | Hazmat shipping papers not accessible | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:171.2A | Failure to comply with Hazardous Materials regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:172.202A7-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24B1 | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (165 inspections)
Showing 50 of 165
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-65 | ...LY1179 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Jul 31, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 81 AT 0.10M S OF RAPHINE RD | ...VX5821 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Jun 9, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...VT7703 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 S | ...MX1703 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Feb 20, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERNARDS TWP | I-287 | ...250437 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Dec 1, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 3 | JASPER | 59 | ...MX1710 | NU-WAY |
| Jul 6, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEVELAND | 2500 59 | ...437548 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Jan 26, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | I80 EB 30MM | ...812573 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Nov 9, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KNIGHTDALE | 540 | ...203641 | NU-WAY |
| Jun 9, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...MX1718 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC |
| Mar 22, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MEMPHIS | I-55 | ...223037 | NU-WAY |
| Nov 15, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | TURRELL | I55N | ...437551 | NU-WAY |
| Oct 11, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETHEL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...MX1718 | NU-WAY |
| Feb 20, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...LY1176 | NU-WAY |
| Aug 26, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 4, 2017 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2017 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
60 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 60 events