TRANSWAY INC
USDOT 286125 • 931 INTERCHANGE DR, HOLLAND, MI, 49423
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-041284-03 | ON FILE | Sep 24, 2019 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69306827 | ON FILE | Sep 17, 2002 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | IMC 0079 004 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1998 | Oct 16, 2019 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-041284-03 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2015 | Oct 16, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-041284-03 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2015 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-041284-01 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2010 | May 27, 2010 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-041284-01 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2010 | May 27, 2010 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-041284-01 REVISED | REPLACED | May 27, 2010 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4104128401 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-041284-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2000 | May 27, 2010 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TL 0002 013 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | MPC 0518 166 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 97090106678432 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1997 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT174100179104 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1988 | Jun 4, 1997 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM02100503 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1988 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM02100503 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1988 | Aug 6, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-041284-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-041284-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | IMC 0079 004 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-041284-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-041284-01 REVISED | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69306827 | SURETY | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-041284-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-041284-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-041284-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | TL 0002 013 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4104128401 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | MPC 0518 166 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 97090106678432 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM02100503 | CARGO | Aug 6, 1997 | Aug 6, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM02100503 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT174100179104 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 4, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-184841 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-184841 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-184841 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC184841 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC184841 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC184841 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2019 |
| MC184841 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2019 |
| MC184841 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 2002 | REVOKED | Sep 28, 2007 |
| MC184841 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 18, 1994 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2024 |
| MC184841 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 11, 1988 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2024 |
| MC184841 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 16, 1985 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2024 |
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
12 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (86 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 26 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.13(b) | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(MONROE COUNTY) | I40W | ...JG0131 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Sep 16, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWTON | I 80 E | ...JG0125 | TRANSWAY INC |
| May 26, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | I-80 WB | ...453102 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I465 | ...LJ0672 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Apr 21, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN | I 0065 | ...KL9426 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTEAGLE | I-24 | ...KL9424 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BEND | AMERITECH DR | ...LJ0678 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Oct 19, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-65 SB 85.9 MM | ...JG0127 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Feb 24, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Roseville | I 94 | ...215821 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Feb 20, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHARPSVILLE | US31 | ...GZ9826 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Feb 5, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Fillmore Twp | M 40 | ...GR9775 | TRANSWAY INC |
| Nov 13, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events