F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC

AUTHORIZED
8220 MELTON RD, GARY, IN, 46403|(219) 488-6750

USDOT

2418668

MC Number

845785

Fleet Size

89

Total Drivers

89

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in GARY, Indiana, operating 89 power units with 89 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 7.7% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 15 crashes on file (6 with injuries). FMCSA records show 78 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate7.7%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate32.4%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Indiana is 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 44,656 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

78

Total

70%

Driver %

Driver Inspections78
Vehicle Inspections34
Driver OOS Rate7.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate32.4%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 20, 2022

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

15

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes6
Tow Crashes15

Frequently asked questions

Is F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT #2418668) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC has 78 inspections on file and 15 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?

F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 89 power units with 89 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC located?

F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in GARY, Indiana at 8220 MELTON RD, 46403. Phone: (219) 488-6750.

What are F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC's out-of-service rates?

F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 7.7%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 32.4% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.