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JGW & ASSOCIATES INC
DBA: Ultra Towing & Transport
Waldorf, MD
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 679479 · MC 401549
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-401549 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 70 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 70 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC401549
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 40007090002
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy CA 40007090002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
679479
MC Number
MC-401549
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 6, 1997
Authority Reinstated
November 8, 2013
Annual Mileage
214,591 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3340 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William Hess
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
40 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 27th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
70
Driver Inspections
65
Vehicle Inspections
70
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (70)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 9516C00139 | WALDORF MD | I | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML2FL061777 |
MD 19677TT |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 9514C00080 | WALDORF MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX8GJ488233 |
MD 27377TT |
| May 1, 2026 | 9514C00079 | WALDORF MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6XXKM278948 |
MD 19678TT |
| March 9, 2026 | 9513C00141 | WALDORF MD | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6XXKM278948 |
MD 19678TT |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDNS | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | 3230C00505 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPFH07X26N866129 |
MD 07303TT |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDNS | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 9514C00052 | WALDORF MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6XXKM278948 |
MD 19678TT |
| September 30, 2025 | 9514C00045 | LA PLATA MD | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML2FL061777 |
MD 19677TT |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| September 22, 2025 | 2043C00367 | SAINT LEONARD MD | II | 1 | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPFL49X15N864213 |
MD 19692TT |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | 9513C00052 | LA PLATA MD | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML2FL061777 |
MD 19677TT |
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 22, 2025 | 9516C00039 | LA PLATA MD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AA18Y21W135917 |
MD 877F76 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 45 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 45 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 45 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 45 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 | MD | — | 1 | 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
MD58
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
12
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6XXKM278948 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX8GJ488233 | 4 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 378 | Truck · Class 7 | 1NPFH07X26N866129 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 378 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPFL49X15N864213 | 4 | — |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML2FL061777 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF56P05EB24294 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2LHLL7621 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8LHLL7624 | 3 | — |
| 1999 International 4700 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTSCAAM3XH656358 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LBTX17N730538 | 3 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV0PLUD4952 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT4CHBJ7189 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y21W135917 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWCS26HV81172 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL5EG156039 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 2002 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Cargo | On file |
| August 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 5, 2001 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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