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WILLIAM GUNTER III
DBA: L & W Trucking
Melfa, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2170633 · MC 754002
Conditional
Active 7 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 2011
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-754002 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Conditional
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 29, 2018; first granted August 15, 2011 (15 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC754002
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT741487001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2170633
MC Number
MC-754002
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 7, 2011
Authority First Granted
August 15, 2011
Authority Reinstated
October 29, 2018
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Melfa, VA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT1
GA1
MD1
SC1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAV31LH62819 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FU313420 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XBU192703 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 3017001863 | WATERFORD, CT | III | 1 | — | MAGNOLIA PACKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJAPAV31LH62819 1UYVS2535FU313420 |
VA 25722PZ ME 5066424 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 19, 2025 | 0286C00022 | SEAFORD DE, MD | II | 2 | 1 | BITTERSWEET PASTERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJAPAV31LH62819 1UYVS2535FU313420 |
VA 25722PZ ME 5066424 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 27, 2024 | 7253000745 | NEWPORT NEWS VA | III | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJAPAV31LH62819 1UYVS253XBU192703 |
VA 25722PZ VA 58121TM |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 15, 2024 | 1416000151 | MCINTOSH CO I/S NB, GA | III | 1 | — | ROUGE RIVER FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJAPAV31LH62819 1UYVS253XBU192703 |
VA 25722PZ VA 58121TM |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 28, 2024 | C326002916 | I-95 NB FLORENCE COUNTY, SC | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJAPAV31LH62819 1UYVS253XBU192703 |
VA 25722PZ VA 58121TM |
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNOLIA PACKING INC | 1 | May 2, 2025 |
| BITTERSWEET PASTERIES | 1 | April 19, 2025 |
| ROUGE RIVER FARMS | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 22, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 29, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 23, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 4, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 16, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 1, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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