ERWIN BROS SPECIALIZED LLC
USDOT 1598803 • 10501 SR-118, ANSONIA, OH, 45303
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-591474 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 16, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA1040458 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 13, 2018 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0045604 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2014 | Mar 13, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0045604 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2014 | Mar 13, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0040745 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2013 | Mar 13, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0040745 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2013 | May 27, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA5509590 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2012 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA919564601 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2011 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9195212 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2010 | Mar 13, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL672443 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2009 | Mar 13, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL671981 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 13, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL671427 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2007 | Mar 13, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA1040458 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0045604 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 13, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0045604 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2014 | Mar 13, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0040745 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2014 | Mar 13, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0040745 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2013 | May 27, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA5509590 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA919564601 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2012 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9195212 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2011 | Mar 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL672443 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2010 | Mar 13, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671981 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2009 | Mar 13, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671427 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 13, 2008 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC591474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2015 |
| MC591474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2014 |
| MC591474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2013 |
| MC591474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2010 |
| MC591474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2009 |
| MC591474 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2008 |
| MC591474 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 19, 2007 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 66 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 66 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.801-LEAK | Accepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environ | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | 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 (66 inspections)
Showing 50 of 66
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | WEST 16TH STREET | ...VC8381 | ERWIN BROS SPECIALIZED LLC |
| May 6, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | IR 75 | ...661744 | ERIN BROS SPECIALIZED |
| Dec 22, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...JW3314 | ERWIN BROS SPECIALIZED LLC |
| Jan 9, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT VERNON | I 0075 | ...087833 | ERWIN BROS SPECIALIZED LLC |
| Sep 27, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2014 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2013 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2009 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events