CWA INC

USDOT 1699132 • DBA: BELLAIR CHARTERS • 1416 WHITEHORN STREET, FERNDALE, WA, 98248

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,699,132
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3603808800
Power Units (MCS-150)
39
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,257,310
Physical Address
1416 WHITEHORN STREET, FERNDALE, WA, 98248
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 24, 2007
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-620434ACTIVEUnknownMay 5, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryYPP 1317740-03ON FILESep 24, 2007Jun 9, 2025

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryYPP 1317740-03REPLACEDSep 24, 2007May 1, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYYPP 1317740-03BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2025Jun 9, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYYPP 1317740-03BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC620434COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 5, 2025
MC620434PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMONGRANTEDDec 13, 2007Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
33
Violations
43
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
39
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 33 of 33 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state33 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (43 violations from 33 inspections)

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Violation Summary (43 violations from 33 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(c)390.21T(c)30General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed203General/Admin
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83HExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62-BENDWindshield wipers inoperative104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.62Windshield wipers inoperative114Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.89Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80Exhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.30vs nat'l 1.80
-0.50 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (33 inspections)

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Inspection History (33 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 20, 202687389206ROCHESTER WAWALevel 3MOTOR COAC MOTOR COACH1392.2-SLLLRNo
Oct 16, 202586103728SEATTLE WAWALevel 1FORD BUS0No
Oct 9, 202586038289SEATTLE WAWALevel 1FORD BUS2393.9A-LILNo
Oct 9, 202586038891SEATTLE WAWALevel 1FORD BUS3393.209E-SPSRLF, 393.41-BNPB, 393.83HYes
Aug 8, 202585476024SEATTLE WAWALevel 1PREVOST BUS3390.21TB2-DOT, 393.60C, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Aug 8, 202585476748SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC MOTOR COACH1393.9A-LBLNo
Jul 27, 202585370698LAKEWOOD WAWALevel 3PREVOST BUS2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jul 25, 202585355871SEATTLE WAWALevel 1FORD BUS0No
Jul 10, 202585216796SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC MOTOR COACH2392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.9A-LILNo
Jul 8, 202585197200SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Jun 27, 202585108521SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC MOTOR COACH4390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.22H2-ELDNISDTNo
Jun 27, 202585106776RENTON WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC MOTOR COACH4393.95F, 393.62-BEND, 393.78A-WSNo
Nov 14, 202483172222SEATAC WAWALevel 1FORD PASSENGER VAN1396.17C-PINo
Jun 21, 202482031701SEATAC WAWALevel 1FORD BUS1393.62Yes
May 17, 202481683380SEATAC WAWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 23, 202481581242FERNDALE WAWALevel 5FORD BUS0No
Apr 23, 202481581241FERNDALE WAWALevel 5MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Apr 23, 202481581227FERNDALE WAWALevel 5PREVOST MOTOR COACH2390.21T(c), 393.60(c)No
Apr 18, 202481581238SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS1393.60(c)No
Apr 18, 202481581237SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS3390.21T(c), 393.9(a)No
Mar 13, 202481193224FERNDALE WAWALevel 5PREVOST BUS1393.60(c)No
Mar 13, 202481102066FERNDALE WAWALevel 5MOTOR COAC BUS1393.60(c)No
Mar 13, 202481120901SEATAC WAWALevel 1FORD BUS0No
Feb 14, 202480845415SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 14, 202480845363SEATAC WAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Oct 30, 202380052335FREEWAY SHOULDERWALevel 3FORD BUS1392.2No
Aug 24, 202379553112SEATACWAWALevel 1UNKNOWN MOTOR COACH1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Aug 24, 202379553107SEATACWAWALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Aug 24, 202379553138SEATACWAWALevel 1FORD BUS2392.2-SLLDL, 396.17C-PINo
Apr 19, 202378406157SEATAC BUS HOLDING LOTWALevel 1MCIN MOTOR COACH1390.21(b)No
Apr 19, 202378406183SEATAC BUS HOLDING LOTWALevel 1FORD BUS0No
Apr 19, 202378406182SEATAC BUS HOLDING LOTWALevel 1PREO MOTOR COACH2390.21(b), 396.17(c)No
Apr 19, 202378406156SEATAC BUS HOLDING LOTWALevel 1MCIN MOTOR COACH3393.89, 393.80, 393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
5
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
54
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 14, 2023WATOW00NORTH BENDI-90*047.00...013240BELLAIR CHARTERS
Jan 26, 2023WATOW00SHORELINEI-5*177.20...B00096BELLAIR CHARTERS
Aug 5, 2022WATOW00SEATTLE1ST AVE BLK 1900...066227BELLAIR CHARTERS
Jun 19, 2022WATOW00SEATACS 188TH ST BLK 2800...711090BELLAIR CHARTERS
Jul 7, 2018WATOW00
Jul 28, 2017WATOW00
Apr 20, 2016WAINJURY01
Dec 21, 2015WATOW00
Sep 24, 2015WAFATAL553

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 9, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2025
Authority
May 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 14, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 5, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 19, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 7, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 28, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 20, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 21, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2015
Crash
Fatal crash
5 fatalities, 53 injuries

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