WILLIAM B MEYERINC
USDOT 17847 • DBA: MEYER • 255 LONG BEACH BLVD, STRATFORD, CT, 06615
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | 6087C737 | ON FILE | Nov 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0187813 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2016 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| CITY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | BA984604 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 1985 | Apr 1, 1996 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMA3239700 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGT3239701 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2013 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMA3239700 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2013 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRT3239704 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6087C737-TIL-10 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2010 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6087C737-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2009 | Mar 31, 2010 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 660-61-43 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 660-61-43 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Feb 11, 2009 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00224001 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 1987 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00224001 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 1996 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00224001 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1987 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00224001 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1987 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 652-50-76 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1987 | Jun 4, 2003 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 652-50-76 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1987 | Jan 1, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0187813 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 6087C737 | CARGO | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGT3239701 | CARGO | Nov 25, 2016 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CMA3239700 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2016 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CMA3239700 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRT3239704 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6087C737-TIL-10 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00224001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2011 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00224001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6087C737-TIL-09 | CARGO | Mar 31, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 660-61-43 | CARGO | Feb 11, 2009 | Feb 11, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 660-61-43 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 652-50-76 | CARGO | Jun 4, 2003 | Jun 4, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 652-50-76 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00224001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | CITY INSURANCE CO. | BA984604 | BIPD | Apr 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00224001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1987 | Apr 1, 1987 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-108194 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-108194 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-108194 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-108194 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 14, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 14, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC108194 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC108194 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 28, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 28, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC108194 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 28, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC108194 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 28, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC108194 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2011 |
| MC108194 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2011 |
| MC108194 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2009 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2000 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2000 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2000 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2000 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 1995 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 1983 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 1982 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 2, 1981 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 1981 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC108194 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 1981 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2016 |
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
10 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | 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:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130C | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 907C Ref Mrkr 907CX2M13047 | ...JP8147 | WILLIAM B MEYER INC |
| Nov 5, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2018 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2016 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2016 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2015 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2014 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2012 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2010 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2009 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2006 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2006 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2001 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events