Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc
USDOT 84337 · MC-116400 · Roanoke, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc (dba Lawrence) is a corporation based in Roanoke, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 297 power units and 318 drivers, which ranks it #17 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 177 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 27.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 2.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Lawrence |
| USDOT number | 84337 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-116400 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 872 Lee Highway, Roanoke, VA 24019 |
| Phone | (540) 966-4000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 84337.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 178 | 64 | 0 |
| Trailers | 781 | 3 | 0 |
- 1.07 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 13,936,052 miles reported for 2024 – about 46,923 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 94% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 231 CDL drivers; 296 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Lawrence Transportation Syst | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.9% | 18.3% | 17.4% | 52% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 44% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 35% lower than average |
| Inspections | 177 | 177 with a driver check, 86 with a vehicle check, 134 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 14, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Virginia
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Virginia carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Givens Transportation Inc USDOT 1070890 | Chesapeake | 170 | 156 | 342 | 15.5% | 13 |
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| Hot-Rock Haulers LLC USDOT 1496668 | South Boston | 200 | 132 | 209 | 16.4% | 13 |
Other carriers near Roanoke
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Genesis Rail Services Ii, LLC USDOT 2275443 | Roanoke | 92 | 47 | 32 | 18.8% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc?
Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc is registered with USDOT number 84337 and operating authority MC-116400.
How many trucks does Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc have?
It reports 297 power units (242 tractors, 55 straight trucks) and 784 trailers, with 318 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2025).
Where is Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Roanoke, Virginia 24019.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lawrence Transportation Systems Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.