W M DEWEY AND SON INC
USDOT 115152 • 1101 MCCARTY ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77029-2427
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP3763245 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP52269A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2003 | Aug 5, 2021 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | TAXTX1004280 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1996 | Aug 4, 1997 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP52269J | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2012 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP52269J | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2012 | Aug 5, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP80012A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP52269G | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | TXS02795A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2005 | Aug 5, 2009 |
| OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | TXS02795A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP52268A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP52268A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9897664 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | CARGO | TIM 2714174 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | CARGO | TIM 271-40-79 RA | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 245-84-21 RA | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TALTX1004279 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA01725500 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 1995 | Sep 12, 1996 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA01725500 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 1995 | Jun 30, 1995 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | 0023906-0 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1994 | Jul 19, 1995 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 61MSKQ7745 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1989 | Jul 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP52269A | CARGO | Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP52269J | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP52269J | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CAP3763245 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP80012A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP52269G | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO | TXS02795A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2009 | Aug 5, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO | TXS02795A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP52268A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP52268A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897664 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM 2714174 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 245-84-21 RA | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM 271-40-79 RA | CARGO | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TAXTX1004280 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 4, 1997 | Aug 4, 1997 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 61MSKQ7745 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TALTX1004279 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA01725500 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 1996 | Sep 12, 1996 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | 0023906-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 1995 | Jul 19, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA01725500 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 1995 | Jun 30, 1995 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC001492 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 31, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC001492 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 1985 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 6 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (84 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRAIRIE VIEW | US 290 | ...153858 | W M DEWEY AND SON INC |
| May 26, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOUSTON | 11500 HWY 90 | ...UN0945 | W M DEWEY AND SON INC |
| Oct 15, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | E 4300 EAST FWY | ...077357 | W M DEWEY & SON INC |
| May 23, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 9541 FM 362 | ...105787 | W M DEWEY & SON INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...015502 | W M DEWEY & SON INC |
| Sep 16, 2021 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...077359 | W M DEWEY & SON INC |
| Apr 30, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | W 4600 KATY SER S FWY | ...662697 | W M DEWEY & SON INC |
| Mar 25, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events