UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC
USDOT 97210 • 199 TANK TRAIL, SPRUCE PINE, NC, 28777
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005010 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-0605C847-TIL-05 | ON FILE | Oct 8, 2005 | Oct 8, 2014 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000153 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 8G073378 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8002048 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4269901 BM | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM06906233 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2004 | Oct 8, 2005 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT 92-11-82 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2002 | Oct 8, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF274680 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2000 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7265681193-935 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 1998 | Feb 15, 2000 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7265681193-935 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 1998 | Dec 5, 1998 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 032 01 797 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 1998 | Oct 11, 2002 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7265681193-935 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 1998 | Sep 8, 1998 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7265681193-935 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 1998 | Dec 5, 1998 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7265681193-935 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 1998 | Jul 23, 1998 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7265681193-935 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 1997 | Jul 23, 1998 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7265681193935 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 1993 | Nov 3, 1997 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MPC 869295 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1993 | Oct 8, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005010 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000153 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 8G073378 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8002048 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4269901 BM | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-0605C847-TIL-05 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2014 | Oct 8, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF274680 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06906233 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2005 | Oct 8, 2005 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 92-11-82 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2004 | Oct 8, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM 032 01 797 | CARGO | Oct 11, 2002 | Oct 11, 2002 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7265681193-935 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2000 | Feb 15, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7265681193-935 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 1998 | Dec 5, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7265681193-935 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 1998 | Dec 5, 1998 |
| CANCEL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | MPC 869295 | CARGO | Oct 8, 1998 | Oct 8, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7265681193-935 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 1998 | Sep 8, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7265681193-935 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 1998 | Jul 23, 1998 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7265681193-935 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 1998 | Jul 23, 1998 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7265681193935 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 1997 | Nov 3, 1997 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC115917 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Unknown | RENUMBERED | Nov 12, 1991 |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | SUPERSEDED | May 22, 1981 |
| MC115917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC115917 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC115917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2015 |
| MC115917 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2015 |
| MC115917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2004 |
| MC115917 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2002 |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 4, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 2, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Sep 2, 1981 |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 13, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 13, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 1979 | SUPERSEDED | May 22, 1981 |
| MC115917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 4, 1977 | SUPERSEDED | May 22, 1981 |
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
6 states • 95 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 95 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70(b) | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (95 inspections)
Showing 50 of 95
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSONVILLE | 26 | ...VC4031 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO, INC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARION | 1769 | ...VC4024 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO, INC |
| Nov 23, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOSTIC | 226 | ...WL2365 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO, INC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | GA 136 NEAR GA 151 | ...VE6080 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC |
| Sep 13, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | 19 | ...LJ3613 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTHERFORDTON | N MAIN ST | ...LJ3606 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC |
| Aug 20, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCK HILL | INTERSTATE 77 | ...137052 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC |
| May 27, 2021 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | JOHNSONVILLE | SC341 | ...LJ3613 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC |
| May 13, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LATTIMORE | 1351 | ...177815 | UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC |
| Jul 30, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2016 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2015 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2015 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2014 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2014 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2013 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2012 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2012 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2011 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events