GW SHAW AND SON INC
USDOT 352871 • 124 OLD WILTON ROAD, GREENVILLE, NH, 03048
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-780607 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 29, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 051 22 06 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 28, 2019 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 0078053 AN | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2012 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 0078053 AN | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2012 | Aug 11, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 051 22 06 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 0078053 AN | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 0078053 AN | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 28, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC780607 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2019 |
| MC780607 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 6, 2012 | — | Unknown |
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 • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 5 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 3 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LDIL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3E | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (43 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
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEOMINSTER | 71 EXCHANGE ST | ...005665 | GW SHAW AND SON INC |
| Feb 18, 2023 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW IPSWICH | 906 Turnpike Rd @ Leel Rd | ...021099 | GW SHAW & SON INC |
| Jan 23, 2023 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | 535 Sunapee St | ...280082 | GW SHAW & SON INC |
| Aug 22, 2022 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEDFORD | Intersection of 101 & 1 Plummer Rd OVPS | ...033634 | GW SHAW & SON INC |
| Dec 23, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FITCHBURG | WATER ST @ NICHOLS ST | ...026321 | GW SHAW & SON INC |
| Nov 9, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEOMINSTER | 474 FLORENCE ST | ...718312 | GW SHAW & SON INC |
| Oct 26, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEOMINSTER | MECHANIC ST @ 5TH ST | ...008597 | GW SHAW & SON INC |
| Jul 28, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2015 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2015 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2015 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2014 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH-2023-0004-US1395 | Dec 14, 2022 | 382.215 | $8,890 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records