THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC
USDOT 3665903 • 27416 ECORSE #2, ROMULUS, MI, 48174
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1269264 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08883932 | ON FILE | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03876905 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2021 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03876905 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03876905 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 15, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08883932 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03876905 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03876905 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03876905 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1269264 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1269264 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2025 |
| MC1269264 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 21, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1269264 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2021 |
| MC1269264 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2021 | REVOKED | Apr 13, 2023 |
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
24 states • 756 inspections
Violation Summary (143 violations from latest 100 of 756 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 13 | 13 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJ | Universal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47C | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (756 inspections)
Showing 50 of 756
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TAYLOR (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 31 | ...956375 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Feb 20, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DETROIT | E I 94 | ...GJ6993 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Jan 10, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GENOA TWP | E I 96 | ...164395 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANN ARBOR TWP | N US 23 | ...458430 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Sep 30, 2025 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY) | I55N | ...GD0106 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TERRE HAUTE | I-70 | ...147942 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| May 20, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRANGER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 271 | ...HK5075 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Apr 10, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBY TWP | 22 MILE | ...GC9486 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Mar 28, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(MILLER COUNTY) | I30 | ...652167 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Mar 16, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-70 | ...BK8335 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Feb 20, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLESTON TWP | E I 94 | ...253208 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...HM1623 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Jan 10, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GENOA TWP | I96 | ...FS1684 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Nov 18, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAREMONT | 40 | ...KL7807 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Nov 14, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | E I 94 CD | ...744483 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Sep 24, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | I-94 | ...162194 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Sep 13, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VEVAY TWP | S US 127 | ...662392 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUBURN TWP | I-70 | ...BT4414 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Blackman Twp | W I 94 | ...154196 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Mar 7, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARKLE(HUNTINGTON) | I-69 | ...135170 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Mar 3, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAYNE | VAN BORN | ...021433 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Feb 19, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-77 MP 48 | ...109122 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Aug 11, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVONIA | E I 96 | ...914908 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON TWP | W I 94 | ...AY4850 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
| Jun 11, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROME TWP | I-57 | ...137724 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events