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WILLIAM GUNTER III

USDOT 2170633 • DBA: L & W TRUCKING • 26871 REDWOOD ROAD, MELFA, VA, 23410

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,170,633
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Virginia
Phone
7577099787
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
80,000
BOC-3 Agent
OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
Physical Address
26871 REDWOOD ROAD, MELFA, VA, 23410
Mailing Address
P O BOX 176, MELFA, VA, 23410
Contact
Phone: 7577099787

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: Oct 26, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-754002ACTIVEUnknownDec 23, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT741487001ON FILEOct 26, 2023Dec 22, 2025

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT741487001CANCELLEDOct 26, 2023Jan 14, 2026
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary741487001REPLACEDOct 26, 2022Oct 26, 2023
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA8306750REPLACEDOct 26, 2018Oct 26, 2022
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA7782748REPLACEDJun 22, 2018Jun 22, 2018
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 7782748CANCELLEDJun 22, 2018Sep 12, 2018
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0059541CANCELLEDJun 22, 2017Jun 22, 2018
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA08149502REPLACEDJun 22, 2016Jun 22, 2017
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS051405CANCELLEDJun 23, 2015Jun 22, 2016
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1902417CANCELLEDNov 20, 2012Nov 28, 2013
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1902417REPLACEDNov 5, 2012Nov 20, 2012
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1902417REPLACEDOct 16, 2012Nov 5, 2012
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary489104CANCELLEDAug 10, 2012Oct 20, 2012
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary489104REPLACEDAug 10, 2012Oct 16, 2012
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCSP489070CANCELLEDAug 10, 2011Aug 10, 2012
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCSP489070REPLACEDAug 8, 2011Aug 10, 2011

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT741487001BIPD/PrimaryJan 14, 2026Jan 14, 2026
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT741487001BIPD/PrimaryDec 22, 2025Dec 22, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.741487001BIPD/PrimaryOct 26, 2023Oct 26, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA8306750BIPD/PrimaryOct 26, 2022Oct 26, 2022
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 7782748BIPD/PrimarySep 12, 2018Sep 12, 2018
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0059541BIPD/PrimaryJun 22, 2018Jun 22, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA7782748BIPD/PrimaryJun 22, 2018Jun 22, 2018
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA08149502BIPD/PrimaryJun 22, 2017Jun 22, 2017
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS051405BIPD/PrimaryJun 22, 2016Jun 22, 2016
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 1902417BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2013Nov 28, 2013
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 1902417BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2012Nov 20, 2012
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 1902417BIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2012Nov 5, 2012
TERM/CANCLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.489104BIPD/PrimaryOct 20, 2012Oct 20, 2012
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.489104BIPD/PrimaryOct 16, 2012Oct 16, 2012
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CSP489070BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2012Aug 10, 2012
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CSP489070BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2011Aug 10, 2011

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-754002VOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-754002VOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC754002COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 23, 2025
MC754002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 29, 2018—Unknown
MC754002COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 29, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2018
MC754002COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 26, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 17, 2016
MC754002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 23, 2015REVOKEDAug 22, 2018
MC754002COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 24, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 17, 2012
MC754002COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 16, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 10, 2012
MC754002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 15, 2011REVOKEDNov 4, 2013

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
93%

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

Inspections
6
Violations
14
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 6 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (14 violations from 6 inspections)

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Violation Summary (14 violations from 6 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.33vs nat'l 1.80
+0.53 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 (6 inspections)

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Inspection History (6 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
May 2, 202584559343WATERFORDCTLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Apr 19, 202584471918SEAFORD DEMDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2395.8A, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Nov 27, 202483285444NEWPORT NEWS VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI, 395.8ANo
May 15, 202481668450MCINTOSH CO I/S NBGALevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 28, 202480961282I-95 NB FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3396.17(c), 392.2No
Jun 16, 202378910269TOLLANDCTLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS4, 393.60DNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

4 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-052025-05
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

TOLLAND1
WATERFORD1
MCINTOSH CO I/S NB1
SEAFORD DE1 · 1 OOS
I-95 NB FLORENCE COUNTY1
NEWPORT NEWS VA1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 21, 2022DETOW00NEW CASTLEI-95...H62819L & W TRUCKING

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 14, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 23, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-754002
Dec 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 26, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 26, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 21, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in DE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 22, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 22, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 22, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 22, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 5, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 20, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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AuthorityMC-754002 Certificate
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Inspections6 inspection records
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StationWATERFORD
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StationSEAFORD DE
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StationNEWPORT NEWS VA
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