PWI TRANSIT INC
USDOT 252814 • 8000 DUPLESSIS, ST-HYACINTHE, QC, J2R 1S6
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-319669 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 7, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AF 9998346 | ON FILE | Jul 6, 2013 | Jul 6, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321-850040 | ON FILE | Jul 6, 2007 | Jul 6, 2011 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 07 CBC 0728025 | REPLACED | Jul 5, 2012 | Jul 6, 2013 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACT1181091 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 5, 2012 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-850039 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2007 | Jul 6, 2011 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CIM 900 385 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2004 | Jul 6, 2007 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPO 203 313 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2004 | Jul 6, 2007 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPO 203313 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 6, 1998 | Jul 6, 2004 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | C1M 900385 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 6, 1998 | Jul 6, 2004 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8982300 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1997 | Jul 6, 1998 |
| AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | RL334 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1997 | Jul 6, 1998 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPO 203 313 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 1996 | Aug 7, 1997 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CIM 900 385 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 1996 | Aug 7, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AF 9998346 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2021 | Jul 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 07 CBC 0728025 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2013 | Jul 6, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | ACT1181091 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2012 | Jul 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CIM 900 385 | CARGO | Jul 6, 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203 313 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | CARGO | Jul 6, 2004 | Jul 6, 2004 |
| NAMECHG | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203313 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2004 | Jul 6, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8982300 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 1998 | Jul 6, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY | RL334 | CARGO | Jul 6, 1998 | Jul 6, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CIM 900 385 | CARGO | Aug 7, 1997 | Aug 7, 1997 |
| CANCEL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203 313 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 1997 | Aug 7, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-319669 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-319669 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC319669 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2005 |
| MC319669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 29, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC319669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 17, 1997 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 2004 |
| MC319669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 1997 | REVOKED | Oct 22, 1997 |
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
4 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (28 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWBURY | I-91 S | ...666754 | PWI TRANSIT INC |
| Sep 11, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: 87I12111004 | ...879007 | PWI TRANSIT INC |
| Feb 1, 2021 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WATERBORO | 340 SOKOKIS TRL | ...627554 | PWI TRANSIT INC |
| Nov 9, 2017 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2014 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2009 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2008 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records