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L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC

USDOT 299790 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN W SAUNDERS General Freight Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Based in FRANKLIN, VA Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2019
Review these
  • 3 fatalities on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN W SAUNDERS
Cargo: General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC (USDOT 299790)
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): JOHN W SAUNDERS (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 3 fatalities on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/299790/
As of: Jul 20, 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 A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240320 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 299790
In FMCSA records since Aug 18, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN W SAUNDERS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 75,207 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (757) 562-7554
Email: [email protected]
Physical
34575 GREAT MILL HWY
FRANKLIN, VA 23851
Mailing
34575 GREAT MILL HIGHWAY
FRANKLIN, VA 23851-2385
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 299790
In FMCSA records since Aug 18, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 75,207 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
18
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in FRANKLIN, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 299790. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Risk intelligence

L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC had 1 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-12 2025-12

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Dec 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 1
Wils 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86491371 Dec 4, 2025 NC 2 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 73806PY · 2HSCHAER8YC064561
0 — No
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0106343351 Sep 9, 2020 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0152390002 Jun 23, 2015 VA 0 3 Yes No Injury
VA0123365011 Nov 28, 2012 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0090565234 Jan 22, 2009 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0102595667 Oct 24, 2008 NC 1 1 Yes No Fatal
NC0102427586 Oct 14, 2008 NC 0 2 Yes No Injury
NC0102090823 Oct 10, 2007 NC 0 2 Yes No Injury
SC007069507C Jun 12, 2007 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC006088913A Jul 19, 2006 SC 0 1 No No Injury
NC0101469851 Jul 25, 2005 NC 1 4 Yes No Fatal
MD0208907231 Dec 6, 2002 MD 1 0 Yes No Fatal
NC0100764155 Nov 20, 2002 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000007605 Aug 2, 2000 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000066561 Feb 11, 2000 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000055905 May 23, 1997 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000040576 Jan 10, 1997 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
MD0006050012 Mar 13, 1996 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000055933 Feb 17, 1995 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC226594
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC226594 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA00474867 91X $750,000 Mar 1, 2019 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 0474867 BIPD/Primary — Feb 28, 2019 Mar 1, 2019 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 285520001 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2017 Mar 1, 2019 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 50-638526-00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2016 Mar 1, 2017 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07351603 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2015 Mar 1, 2016 REPLACED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0742646 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2014 Mar 1, 2015 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0737815 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2013 Mar 1, 2014 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 5320351 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2013 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 475569 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2008 Mar 1, 2009 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 475554 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2007 Mar 1, 2008 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 464841 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2006 Mar 1, 2007 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-8104B66A CARGO — Mar 1, 2006 Apr 12, 2016 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 068 73 08 CARGO — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 1, 2006 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 068 73 08 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 1, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 222045 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2004 Mar 1, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 221907 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2003 Mar 1, 2004 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 221810 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2002 Mar 1, 2003 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-728X643-6-TIL-01 CARGO — Mar 1, 2001 Mar 1, 2005 REPLACED
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. TP 1E 67 14 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1999 Mar 1, 2002 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PST 23 13 99 CARGO — Mar 1, 1999 Mar 1, 2001 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PST 23 13 99 CARGO — Mar 1, 1999 Apr 21, 2001 CANCELLED
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. 1698004865713 BIPD/Primary — Jan 22, 1998 Mar 1, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 4, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Mar 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Mar 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 12, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  6. Mar 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Mar 3, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Mar 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 1, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Feb 28, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Mar 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 5, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Mar 1, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  14. Mar 1, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  15. Feb 27, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Mar 1, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  17. Feb 27, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Mar 1, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Mar 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  20. Mar 2, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Mar 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  22. Mar 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  23. Mar 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  24. Mar 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  25. Mar 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Apr 21, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  27. Mar 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  28. Mar 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
  29. Dec 11, 1998
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Nov 4, 1990
    authority
    EXPIRED ETA OR TA — TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
    Details →
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How to verify L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC

  1. 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC

Is L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 299790 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC based? ▾
L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 34575 GREAT MILL HWY, FRANKLIN, Virginia 23851. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
18 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for L W SAUNDERS JR TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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