F & W Transportation LLC
USDOT 2418668 · MC-845785 · Gary, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
F & W Transportation LLC is a company based in Gary, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 89 power units and 89 drivers, which ranks it #172 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 71 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 37.5% of vehicle inspections and 9.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 15.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | F & W Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2418668 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-845785 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 8220 Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403 |
| Phone | (219) 488-6750 |
| First registered | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2418668.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 89 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 85 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 6,725,612 miles reported for 2025 – about 75,569 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 2% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 89 CDL drivers; 75 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 12 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | F & W Transportation LLC | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 37.5% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 83% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 9.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 196% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 15.7 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 231% higher than average |
| Inspections | 71 | 71 with a driver check, 32 with a vehicle check, 115 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of F & W Transportation LLC?
F & W Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 2418668 and operating authority MC-845785.
How many trucks does F & W Transportation LLC have?
It reports 89 power units (89 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 89 trailers, with 89 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is F & W Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Gary, Indiana 46403.
What is the out-of-service rate of F & W Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 37.5% of vehicle inspections and 9.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.