RWS TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 1916914 • 17476 ROAD 4, PANDORA, OH, 45877

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,916,914
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4193847272
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
426,905
Physical Address
17476 ROAD 4, PANDORA, OH, 45877
Mailing Address
PO BOX 417, PANDORA, OH, 45877
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: May 13, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-691253ACTIVEUnknownApr 2, 2026
Common CarrierMC-691253ACTIVEUnknownApr 2, 2026

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQ05 6340021ON FILEMay 13, 2021Jan 27, 2026
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC860003ON FILEOct 23, 2009Mar 3, 2010

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP17050ACANCELLEDMay 13, 2015Jun 17, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP17050AREPLACEDMay 13, 2015May 13, 2021
GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryXA 2028849CANCELLEDMay 13, 2013May 13, 2015
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0038098CANCELLEDMay 13, 2012May 13, 2013
EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTEA340007911CANCELLEDMay 13, 2011May 13, 2012
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 4705235REPLACEDMar 10, 2011May 13, 2011
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 4705235REPLACEDMay 13, 2010May 13, 2010
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 4705235REPLACEDMay 13, 2010Mar 10, 2011
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA611328CANCELLEDOct 23, 2009Mar 3, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLERIE INSURANCE COMPANYQ05 6340021BIPD/PrimaryJan 27, 2026Jan 27, 2026
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP17050ABIPD/PrimaryJun 17, 2021Jun 17, 2021
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP17050ABIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021
CANCELGRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYXA 2028849BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2015May 13, 2015
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0038098BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2013May 13, 2013
CANCELEASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANYTEA340007911BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2012May 13, 2012
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 4705235BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2011May 13, 2011
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 4705235BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2011Mar 10, 2011
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 4705235BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2010May 13, 2010
CANCELAMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.MTC860003CARGOMar 3, 2010Mar 3, 2010
CANCELAMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BA611328BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2010Mar 3, 2010

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-691253INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-691253INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (12 events)

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Authority Action History (12 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC691253CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 9, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 2, 2026
MC691253COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 9, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 2, 2026
MC691253CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 12, 2015
MC691253COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 12, 2015
MC691253CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 13, 2013
MC691253COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 13, 2013
MC691253CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 8, 2012
MC691253COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 8, 2012
MC691253MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 23, 2011Unknown
MC691253MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 19, 2010Unknown
MC691253MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 28, 2009REVOKEDMar 9, 2010
MC691253MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 28, 2009REVOKEDMar 9, 2010

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jan 4, 2010New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEMay 14, 2010

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
30%

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

Inspections
25
Violations
68
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
32.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 25 of 25 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states25 inspections

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Violation Summary (68 violations from 25 inspections)

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Violation Summary (68 violations from 25 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
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:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(b)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43A-TPVBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
32.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+8.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.72vs nat'l 1.80
+0.92 above avg

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

Inspection History (25 inspections)

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Inspection History (25 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687403497PIQUA OHOHLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR3393.100B-C, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 396.17C-PIYes
Mar 2, 202687195090WAPAKONETA OHOHLevel 2PULLMAN TR SEMI-TRAILER5393.95A1, 393.95F, 393.9A-LILYes
Dec 31, 202586689044LIMA OHOHLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 26, 202586657847DELAWARE OHOHLevel 2RAVENS-MET SEMI-TRAILER3393.55E-B, 393.104B-C, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Nov 12, 202586346445WARSAW ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER5396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Jul 3, 202585140731I-75 NB AT 5 MMMILevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LLPL, 392.2-SLLMFNo
May 1, 202584572101VANDALIA OHOHLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Mar 7, 202584072264LIMA OHOHLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR3393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 393.95A4-EENA, 392.2-SLLMFYes
Feb 6, 202583818344HUNTSVILLE OHOHLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Nov 19, 202483209288CAMBRIDGE CITY ININLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Oct 31, 202483087091LEWISVILLE ININLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTCD, 396.17C-PINo
Aug 19, 202482423964ROADSIDEOHLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 396.17(c), 393.75(c)No
Aug 5, 202482316822ROADSIDEOHLevel 3STRI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 23, 202481720245CAMPBELL (EB)NYLevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER10392.2, 395.8(e)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(iii)Yes
Mar 1, 202481024109BUTLER ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLCPNo
Feb 15, 202481209426ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3STRI SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(a)(1)Yes
Dec 18, 202380450131PONTIAC SCALE S/BMILevel 3CHPL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Nov 27, 202380255714ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 2, 202379818161PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 18, 202379684963ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR7393.75(a)(3), 393.75(a)(1), 393.104(f)(3)Yes
Sep 13, 202379650959PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 14, 202379155348POWELL MTWVLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 9, 202378579925FOWLERVILLEMIUSLevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 393.43A-TPV, 393.9A-LBLYes
Apr 26, 202378469062I-75SB @ M-57MILevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Apr 10, 202378308238MONROE SCALE S/BMILevel 12393.75(a)(1), 392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 42.9% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 11, 2023OHTOW00RILEY (TOWNSHIP OF)CR 4...017367RWS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Nov 6, 2020OHTOW00
Aug 20, 2020OHINJURY02
Nov 12, 2019OHTOW00
Aug 14, 2019MITOW00
Jul 21, 2015VAINJURY02
Dec 6, 2011OHTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Apr 2, 2026
Authority
Apr 2, 2026
Authority
Jan 27, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 17, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 6, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 20, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 12, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 21, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 13, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 6, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 13, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 14, 2010
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
May 13, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 3, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 2010
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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