LAWES AGRICULTURAL SERVICE INC
USDOT 440144 • 622 CHAMPLAIN ST, BRANDON, VT, 05733
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-331728 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 20, 2011 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 128465A | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2011 | Jun 15, 2014 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 128465A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2011 | May 16, 2014 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 0014644 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2006 | Aug 5, 2011 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 0014644 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2006 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 14 664 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1999 | Mar 24, 2006 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA0014664 | REPLACED | May 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 128465A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 128465A | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2014 | May 16, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 0014644 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2011 | Aug 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 0014644 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 14 664 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2006 | Mar 24, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA0014664 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 1999 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC331728 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2011 |
| MC331728 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 1998 | — | 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
2 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | 86079552 | FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE | VT | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 391.41B10-MC, 393.11A1-LBL | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84388142 | VERONA NY | NY | Level 2 | VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 84203915 | QUEENSBURY NY | NY | Level 2 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 82483048 | Roadside | NY | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95(a), 393.95(f) | No |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 81981985 | CLARENDON | VT | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.110(b) | Yes |
| May 8, 2024 | 81566283 | ROTTERDAM | NY | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 79753396 | PITTSFORD | VT | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.75(a)(3) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2023 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PITTSFORD | 6800 US RT 7, 5. MILES NORTH OF KENDALL HILL RD | ...067229 | LAWES AGRICULTURAL SERVICE INC |
| Jun 17, 2010 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2001 | VT | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records