HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1902445 • 927 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28054
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-683350 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 22, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4232-050523 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | EBA 012 21 56 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2011 | Oct 26, 2016 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4205-320643-01 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4205-320643-00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883442 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L19A7511 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 9184868 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2016 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 012 21 56 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 15, 2011 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 105 60 61 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2009 | Jan 15, 2011 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 105 60 61 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2009 | Jan 15, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4232-050523 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4205-320643-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4205-320643-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883442 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A7511 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 9184868 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 012 21 56 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 012 21 56 | CARGO | Oct 26, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 105 60 61 | CARGO | Jan 15, 2011 | Jan 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 105 60 61 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2011 | Jan 15, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-683350 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC683350 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2020 |
| MC683350 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 25, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC683350 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2009 | REVOKED | Oct 26, 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
13 states • 154 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 154 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 (154 inspections)
Showing 50 of 154
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMERVILLE | 26 | ...146279 | HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOILING SPRINGS | 1003 | ...A82676 | HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 28, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GASTONIA | N CHESTER ST | ...NN7542 | HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 27, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGS MOUNTAIN | 161 | ...UJ7366 | HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAFFNEY | INTERSTATE 85 | ...NN7540 | HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUNCAN | S.MAIN ST | ...NA6887 | HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 22, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLACKSBURG | SHELBY HWY | ...JM4604 | HIGHWAYS & SKYWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 28, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2020 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2012 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records