HO BOUCHARD INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 20 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 3 times across 2 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026139 inspections · 13 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
16
4× · sev 4
- 2396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.11B-CSSRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 7393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLEWA3
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- ME27
- RI1
- MA1
- NH1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Penobscot County, ME
Medium impact6 of 19 violations in the last 12 months (32%) came from inspections in Penobscot County, ME. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Penobscot County, ME to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 18% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× · 20%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× · 7%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 18%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 3%
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 3%
- 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 2%
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× · 3%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 392.2-SLLEWA3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA96 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 66 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi91 drivers
- Company officer
- JEFFREY BOUCHARD
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-06-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 92 trucks · 81 owned tractors · 195 owned trailers · 10 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or emails with 8 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
72 events- 07/01/2026Insurance filed — General Star Indemnity Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IXG933709F
- 07/01/2026Insurance ended — General Star Indemnity Company
policy IXG933709F
- 06/29/2026MCS-150 update filed
6.0M mi reported (2025)
- 07/01/2025Insurance filed — General Star Indemnity Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IXG933709E
- 07/01/2025Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company
policy TF644795
- 07/01/2025Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG933709D
- 07/13/2024Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG933709C
- 07/01/2024Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG933709C
- 06/17/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2024)
- 06/17/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2024)
- 07/20/2023Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG933709B
- 07/01/2023Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG933709B
- 07/14/2022MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/14/2022MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/01/2022Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG933709A
- 07/01/2021Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG933709
- 06/04/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2021)
- 06/04/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2021)
- 07/01/2020Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 42-UMO-302685-02
- 07/01/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 42-UMO-302685-01
- 07/01/2016Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 004055488
- 09/26/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/11/2022)
- 10/09/2013Insurance filed — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 2137493
- 10/09/2013Insurance ended — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
policy 2137493
- 10/09/2013Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
SURETY · policy 620130 10412910
- 06/30/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2010)
- 06/30/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2010)
- 07/29/2009Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy N0507762A
- 07/03/2009Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy N 00 495 980
- 07/01/2009Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TF644795
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 1988-03-25
- Last review
- 1987-11-09
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-06-29
- Reported mileage
- 6,031,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — H O BOUCHARD INC, HAMPDEN, ME
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