FMCSA Carrier Profile
RWS TRANSPORT LLC
Helenwood, TN
Active
Authority Active
Broker (Inactive)
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1st pct · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC1039849
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
3 yrs, 8 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1039849
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT31854A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3286205
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 13, 2019
Authority Granted
November 28, 2022
Annual Mileage
276,333 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
685 Sulpher Creek Rd, Helenwood, TN 37755
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kelly Reed
Officer 2
Millard Reed
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Safety Percentile
1st percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X67D669137 | 0 | Clean |
| September 26, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X27D683097 | 0 | Clean |
| September 26, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X23D591627 | 0 | Clean |
| July 23, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXDB9X39N770075 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 19, 2024 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWDB9XX2R896417 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 17, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDDB9X8TJ722319 | 1 | Passed |
| December 10, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | MACK · 5MAPA4824CA021093 | 0 | Clean |
| December 10, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XX2R896417 | 0 | Clean |
| April 9, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X23D591627 | 1 | Passed |
| April 9, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X67D669137 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 6, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X23D591627 | 0 | Clean |
| December 5, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKWDB9XX2R896417 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN9
KY3
SC2
IN1
NM1
Equipment on Record (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1RNF48A23DR028242 | Reitnouer | 4 | 1 |
| 1XP5DB9X67D669137 | Peterbilt | 4 | 2 |
| 1XKWDB9XX2R896417 | Kw | 3 | 1 |
| 1XP5DB9X23D591627 | Peterbilt | 3 | — |
| 1PELT4225VP971138 | Pitts Trai | 2 | 1 |
| 1RND53A2XBR023978 | Rntr | 2 | 1 |
| 1UYFS24876A790305 | Util | 2 | — |
| 5DDKM4829G1008267 | Kalyn Co. | 2 | 1 |
| 1RNF48A255R012688 | Reitnouer | 1 | — |
| 1UYFS24875A564201 | Utility | 1 | — |
Showing 10 of 14 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 28, 2022 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| July 12, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| October 24, 2022 | BROKER | On Record |
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