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DW TRANSPORT & LEASING INC
DBA: Dwt
N Franklin, CT
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
31.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 264428 · MC 179862
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1985
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-179862 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Mid-continent Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
31.3% OOS · 65 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
31.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 14, 2023; first granted March 26, 1985 (41 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.4% — below the 5.5% national average
- 65 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC179862
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Mid-Continent Casualty Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAPE986598-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
264428
MC Number
MC-179862
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 6, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 1985
Authority First Granted
March 26, 1985
Authority Reinstated
November 14, 2023
Annual Mileage
2,169,282 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
140 Route 32, N Franklin, CT 06254
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
David Waddington
Officer 2
Leigh Waddington
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
65
Driver Inspections
42
Vehicle Inspections
38
Out-of-Service Violations
31
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance150
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate46.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (25.7pp higher)
31.3% of 48 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
25 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 49 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 49 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 49 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 49 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT32
RI8
PA6
MD5
MA3
NY2
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (61)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~34
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
25
Semi-trailer
23
Dry Van
6
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Full Trailer
1
Roll-off Trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD1XNPNK5746 | 6 | 2 |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4423JS188119 | 4 | 2 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG7DDFE9731 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD14NPNK6228 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U280FR053072 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB0X25N870851 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD15PPUD1370 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHD11KLKF3246 | 3 | 1 |
| Mcdonald C | Semi-trailer | 5MADN4026JW041820 | 3 | — |
| Spem | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4421JS188118 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4422FS188622 | 2 | 1 |
| Spector Tr | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4422HS188123 | 2 | — |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4423FS188709 | 2 | — |
| Spect | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4423GS188890 | 2 | 1 |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4425GS188891 | 2 | 1 |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4426FS188705 | 2 | 1 |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4429HS188121 | 2 | — |
| Spct | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS442XHS188189 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X92D579888 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8YN524435 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND14KDKF6298 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND1XLDLV4581 | 2 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG1JDJR0728 | 2 | 2 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG3JDJM9324 | 2 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE53309M35A0163 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Clement Industries Clement | Roll-off Trailer · 36 ft | 5C2EB36B81M003119 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD11NPNL8126 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD13NPNK5748 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD14NPNH8020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD15MPMJ6206 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | 5KKXAM000LPMT1452 | 2 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MADN4024JW042402 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06235G335753 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06255G332644 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9620RS017502 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626KD122758 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Landoll Corporation 317E | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH317UJ9S1007367 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBEX58J215182 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9537XD451411 | 1 | 1 |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4420GS188894 | 1 | 1 |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4420HS188122 | 1 | 1 |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4421FS188708 | 1 | 1 |
| Spct | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4421JS188121 | 1 | 1 |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4422GS188895 | 1 | 1 |
| Spct | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4423FS188614 | 1 | 1 |
| Spect | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4423FS188712 | 1 | 1 |
| Specialty | Full Trailer | 1S9DS4424HS188186 | 1 | — |
| Spem | — | 1S9DS4426HS188187 | 1 | — |
| Spem | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4426HS188190 | 1 | — |
| Spec | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS4428FS188706 | 1 | 1 |
| Spector Tr | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS442XFS188707 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU0X36N630281 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB9X3YN466903 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCGXJDJR0727 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6JT155210 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD11NPNK5747 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD14NPNK5743 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD16NPNH8021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABD18LPME4480 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAED10LPMD1160 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAC003LPMT4906 | 1 | — |
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 (65)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | T322629944 | SOMERSET TOWNSHIP PA | I | 2 | — | G&S SCRAP METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST E-PAK MANU |
5KKXAFCG6JPJR3737 1E9E5DW29VA505849 |
CT 82831A ME 5685207 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 8, 2026 | 0084001439 | SIMTHFIELD RI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE T |
5KJJBHD11KLKF3246 57JE53309M35A0163 |
CT 67696A CT AJ75241 |
| October 5, 2026 | 3010005377 | CT, CT | II | 9 | — | DW TRANSPORT & LEASING INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WSTR GDAN |
5KKXAM000LPMT1452 1GRAA06256D420077 |
CT 82962A IN PC68053 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 3079004555 | CT, CT | I | 5 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR SPEC |
5KKXAC003LPMT4906 1S9DS4429HS188121 |
CT 56117A ME 547244 |
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | 3090005290 | CT, CT | II | 3 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR SPEC |
5KJJABD11NPNL8126 1S9DS4422GS188895 |
CT 71408A ME 5472419 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | 3031A01275 | CT, CT | III | 2 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC |
1XP5DB9X8YN524435 5MADN4024JW042402 |
CT 68826A ME 5638242 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | 3082002113 | CT, CT | II | 9 | 1 | REWORLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5DB9X8YN524435 5C2EB36B81M003119 |
CT 68826A CT V54553 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 3031A01239 | CT, CT | II | 5 | 1 | CIFTON METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR SPEC |
5KJJABD1XNPNK5746 1S9DS4422FS188622 |
CT 61498A ME 5472440 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | 3029003928 | CT, CT | II | 7 | — | REWORLD CONNECTICUT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPFDB0X25N870851 5C2EB36B81M003119 |
CT 79908A CT V54553 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 3031A01169 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | FULL CIRCLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR — |
5KJJABD1XNPNK5746 1S9DS4429HS188121 |
CT 61498A ME 5472445 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| US POSTAL SERVICE | 2 | January 5, 2026 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 2 | March 4, 2025 |
| CONNECTICUT SCRAP LLC | 2 | December 27, 2024 |
| G&S SCRAP METAL | 1 | October 26, 2026 |
| REWORLD | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| CIFTON METALS | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| REWORLD CONNECTICUT COMPANY | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| FULL CIRCLE | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| CITY SCRAP | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| EDGEWATER BULK TRANSPORT INC | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| CTS MONTVILLE | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| SPIEGEL SOUTH SHORE SCRAP METAL INC | 1 | November 24, 2025 |
13 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 14, 2023 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 30, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 20, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 12, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 25, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 4, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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