H&W HOLDINGS LLC
USDOT 981519 • DBA: BEST SPECIALIZED • 341 COUNTY RD 120 SOUTH, SOUTH POINT, OH, 45680
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510RRX108202B-013 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEL8100008-00 | ON FILE | Jan 14, 2009 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEL8100008-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2009 | Oct 28, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEL-8100008-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2008 | Jan 14, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEL-8100008-00 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 2008 | Feb 17, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TVA000415 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-274D413-2-TIL-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2002 | Mar 30, 2007 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 99 21 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2002 | Oct 11, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 99 21 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03203196 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2001 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03203196 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 26, 2001 | Aug 1, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 99 21 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 25, 2001 | Aug 1, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL8100008-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2017 | Oct 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL8100008-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX108202B-013 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL-8100008-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2009 | Feb 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEL-8100008-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2009 | Jan 14, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TVA000415 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-274D413-2-TIL-02 | CARGO | Mar 30, 2007 | Mar 30, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 99 21 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2002 | Oct 11, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 99 21 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03203196 | CARGO | Sep 26, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| NAMECHG | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 99 21 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2002 | Aug 1, 2002 |
| NAMECHG | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03203196 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2002 | Aug 1, 2002 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC416504 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2009 |
| MC416504 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2002 |
| MC416504 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 25, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC416504 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 2001 | — | 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
34 states • 354 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 354 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (354 inspections)
Showing 50 of 354
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 3, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GOSHEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...799683 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Symmes Twp | IL RT 1 | ...615253 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Dec 11, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | I75 I75 SB INTERSTATE | ...799619 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Jun 19, 2025 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BECKLEY | I-77 MP 43 | ...792800 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Apr 1, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCARTHUR (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...753528 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Mar 21, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...861593 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Sep 28, 2024 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | US 25 NEAR GA 56 | ...MR2993 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Apr 15, 2024 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-77 | ...MR2992 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Jan 20, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 | ...MR2986 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Jun 9, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0064 | ...MR2997 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Mar 16, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POOLER | I 95 N AT I 16 | ...MR2989 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Feb 24, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 475 | ...MR2997 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC, |
| Jan 16, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Alsip | 127TH ST | ...LX0570 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Oct 13, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...FE4024 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Sep 27, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | CR-210 | ...MR3013 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS BOROUGH | ROUTE 0309 S | ...LX0569 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Mar 23, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISONVILLE | US0041 | ...A34407 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Feb 2, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITELAND | WHITELAND RD | ...MR3013 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Aug 13, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | BROOKVILLE | ...017505 | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| May 21, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENSON | 95 | ...MR2991 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Mar 30, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...MR2993 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Feb 22, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...861594 | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Dec 8, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2020 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events