L WALTHER AND SONS OF GEORGIA INC
DBA: WALTHER FARMS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — L WALTHER AND SONS OF GEORGIA INC (USDOT 2531018) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): JONATHAN SHURLOW (Company officer); JONATHAN SHURLOW (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2531018/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 83.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=49727 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jan 1, 2019
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 44 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 38 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 50% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
L WALTHER AND SONS OF GEORGIA INC is a motor carrier based in THREE RIVERS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2531018. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 25 drivers, with 38 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 83.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
L WALTHER AND SONS OF GEORGIA INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 25 drivers, based in Three Rivers, MI. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 63.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 59% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (3) and IN (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
63.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (36.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,727 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 22, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 14 | |
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Utility | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| International | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.63 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.42 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 8.50 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (38 rows) View all 38 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85634523 | Aug 27, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84543195 | Apr 29, 2025 | NM | 2 | CR 7010 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23A2, 391.41A, 393.9H | Yes |
| 83765839 | Jan 31, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 83649149 | Jan 18, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-n |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 83208920 | Nov 20, 2024 | MO | 3 | CHARLESTON MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83189054 | Nov 14, 2024 | IN | 3 | BUNKER HILL IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82676039 | Sep 11, 2024 | IN | 3 | LIGONIER IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(k)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82498758 | Aug 26, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-sb-us131-@-s-county-line |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(g), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82243567 | Jul 29, 2024 | OH | 2 | VAN WERT SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82189544 | Jul 22, 2024 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81674793 | May 20, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81365046 | Apr 15, 2024 | MI | 3 | MBA TOLLS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80916015 | Feb 19, 2024 | NC | 2 | US601S |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80934700 | Feb 16, 2024 | FL | 3 | HAVANA FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 80663494 | Jan 15, 2024 | GA | 3 | POOLER GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80548618 | Jan 3, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.55(d)(3) | No |
| 80282735 | Nov 28, 2023 | IN | 3 | BRISTOL IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.8-D | No |
| 80040925 | Oct 30, 2023 | OH | 3 | FINDLAY SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79854197 | Oct 4, 2023 | IN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.8, 392.2 | Yes |
| 79854188 | Oct 3, 2023 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24(d), 392.2 | No |
| 79714585 | Sep 18, 2023 | VA | 2 | BLAND SCALES NORTH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11, 393.55(e) | No |
| 79629796 | Sep 9, 2023 | IL | 3 | il-i-294-n/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79455981 | Aug 21, 2023 | SC | 1 | I-77 NB YORK COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.95(f), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 79455214 | Aug 20, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-polk-county,-us-74 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79428072 | Aug 16, 2023 | VA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0000017930 | Mar 23, 2023 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0000043085 | Aug 6, 2022 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904008747 | Mar 22, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002535906 | Mar 14, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202128170A | Nov 21, 2021 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202022225A | Oct 13, 2020 | WV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903573160 | Apr 23, 2020 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903524631 | Jan 2, 2020 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106075942 | Nov 19, 2019 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106068038 | Nov 12, 2019 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072327087 | Mar 14, 2019 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0195014822 | Jan 24, 2019 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001524594 | Oct 31, 2018 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0018586735 | Jun 27, 2018 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0186020932 | Feb 5, 2018 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV201729764A | Oct 29, 2017 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0017564732 | May 22, 2017 | SC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WV201608798A | Apr 9, 2016 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0104652378 | Feb 15, 2016 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009638663 | Dec 16, 2015 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC889553 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2014 | MC889553-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CAG 012426T | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP137356A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A 3228153 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
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Nov 14, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-77 NB YORK COUNTY | SC | 3 | 1 |
| I-77 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 0 |
| HAVANA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| CONSTRUCTION ZONE | GA | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE HWY | GA | 1 | 0 |
| POOLER GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| MCCAMMON | ID | 1 | 1 |
| BRISTOL IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| BUNKER HILL IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LIGONIER IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
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38 inspections
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20 reportable crashes
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How to verify L WALTHER AND SONS OF GEORGIA INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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