RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
UNDERWOOD & WELD CO INC
Spruce Pine, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 97210 · MC 115917
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-115917 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Incline Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1.9% OOS · 88 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.1% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 88 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC115917
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Incline Casualty Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy ICC-E4205-321077
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
97210
MC Number
MC-115917
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 12, 1991
Annual Mileage
2,084,161 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
199 Tank Trail, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Badger Underwood
Officer 2
Gordon Underwood
Cargo Types
Dry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
88
Driver Inspections
80
Vehicle Inspections
54
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
1.9% of 52 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
4th 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
4 of 29 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 56 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 56 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 56 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 56 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 21, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 23, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 7, 2024 | GA | — | 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
NC33
TN19
SC8
GA7
KY4
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (68)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~33
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
32
Tank
24
Semi-trailer
8
Not Applicable
3
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS4323M3112138 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4LLLJ3603 | 5 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4TLWL2368 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6TLWL2369 | 5 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2N7F2S9V82128 | 5 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2N7F4S9V82096 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RDVC4032 | 5 | — |
| 2024 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS432XR3124701 | 5 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2N7F6S9V82133 | 4 | — |
| 2024 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS4321R3124697 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 68 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5JLSP432175W35788 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR1LLLJ3607 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2LLLJ3602 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLJ3609 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDRXLLLJ3606 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X77J141772 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSVE6080 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RDVC4029 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRDVC4026 | 3 | — |
| 2018 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS4328J3710222 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325PSB09190 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2TLWV1579 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6LLLJ3604 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR8LLLJ3605 | 2 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2N7F0S9V82127 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RDVC4027 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSVE6081 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP4120T9V82723 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP4127T9V82718 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP4129T9V82719 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5JLSP432285W36627 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5JLSP4424E5W40866 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0TLWV1581 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR1LLLJ3610 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2TLWL2367 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2TLWL2370 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2TLWV1582 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3LLLJ3608 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4TLWV1583 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLJ3612 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6TLWL2372 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9LLLJ3614 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR7LLLL5663 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR9LLLL5664 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2N7F0S9V82094 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2N7F2S9V82131 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS2N7F4S9V82129 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X7TJ721531 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X01J960996 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXHJ137055 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Tremcar Dry-Bulk | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLNADN2XTB000695 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RDVC4030 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVC4024 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RDVC4031 | 1 | — |
| 2024 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS4323R3124698 | 1 | — |
| 2018 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS4324J3710220 | 1 | — |
| 2018 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4JS4326J3710221 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 3H4JS532XR3124701 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 44 ft | 4J8B04425WT005804 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4225F7T96082 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4225G7T96083 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP4125T9V82720 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP4126V9V83071 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP4127V9V83130 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5JLSP422975W36785 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5JLSP432265W35863 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5JLSP432735W06824 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5JLSP4420E5W40864 | 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 (88)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | 0006926212 | MARION NC | I | — | — | BOREALIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4TLWL2368 1DW1A5325PSB09190 |
NC VW6060 TN 273461T |
| October 21, 2026 | I039081508 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER J&L |
1FUJHHDR2TLWL2370 3H4JS432XR3124701 |
NC MN5531 TN 423816T |
| October 16, 2026 | 0006923478 | SPRUCE PINE NC | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJHHDR2TLWV1579 |
NC LB6447 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1356002054 | LAVONIA GA | III | 1 | — | SAME AS THE SHIPPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJHHDR1RDVC4027 5HTSP4127T9V82718 |
NC MN8586 NC AY25278 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | I033C72640 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 1 | — | UNDERWOOD & WELD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4TLWL2368 1DW1A5325PSB09190 |
NC VW6060 TN 273461T |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 0006912922 | LEXINGTON NC | III | 1 | — | UNDERWOOD AND WELD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4TLWL2368 1DW1A5325PSB09190 |
NC VW6060 TN 273461T |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 0006911076 | CLAREMONT NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL |
1FUJHHDR2TLWL2370 3H4JS532XR3124701 |
NC MN5531 TN 423816T |
| September 2, 2026 | 0006911035 | SPRUCE PINE NC | I | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL |
1FUJHHDR6TLWL2372 1HLS2N7F2S9V82128 |
NC MC3712 NC AB91291 |
| August 24, 2026 | 0006907750 | MEBANE NC | I | — | — | BARLETT MILLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TREMCAR |
1FUJHHDR2TLWV1582 2TLNADN2XTB000695 |
NC NH5341 IN PG14860 |
| July 24, 2026 | I036D10588 | CROSSVILLE TN | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER J&L |
1FUJHHDR6TLWL2369 3H4JS4323M3112138 |
NC VW6061 TN 195295T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE QUARTZ CORP | 13 | August 19, 2025 |
| M. HOLAND COMPANY | 2 | February 9, 2026 |
| BOREALIS | 1 | October 27, 2026 |
| BARLETT MILLING | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| ENPOL C/O PAX INDUSTRIES | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| CAMCO | 1 | April 24, 2026 |
| WINLAND FOODS | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| MASS POLYMERS | 1 | October 29, 2025 |
| MHOLLAND | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| OSTERMAN & CO | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
| COVIA SOLUTIONS | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
| ENPOL | 1 | March 7, 2025 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 12, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
American Trucking Associations
80 M ST SE STE 800, Washington, DC, 20003-3557
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 1, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or request removal of this page.