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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 17, 2026
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AMA TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
USDOT 233338 · MC162524 · EIN 42741613 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
28 PLANK STREET, BILLERICA, MA, 01821
(978) 667-9133 · STEPHEN WADHAMS
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
67 / 76
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 300
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Old Republic Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy MWTB 311731 · eff 02/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance277 pts
Unsafe Driving66 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance19 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance16 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.207C-SBML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.209D-STSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLFY | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MA18
CT15
NH7
RI2
US1
VT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.08 | 0.98 | ≈10–17% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.26 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.66 | 2.66 | ≈26–30% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.46 | 0.46 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Middlesex County, MA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Middlesex County, MA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 39% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Seat belt 21%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 95% · False log / RODS 5%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Brakes 34% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17% · Tires 14% (2 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.45C-BSG, 393.45D-B
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.995).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | CHARLTON, MA | ✓ | ||
| 12/05/2025 | HOPKINTON, MA | ✓ | ||
| 10/29/2025 | CANTON, MA | ✓ | ||
| 07/03/2025 | RAYNHAM, MA | ✓ | ||
| 02/17/2025 | READING, MA | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer24 truck10 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEPHEN WADHAMS
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
76
Registered since
1983-06-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIST TRANSPORT LTD | 285525 | 4 VINs | strong |
| EARL T WADHAMS INC | 154097 | officer, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
04/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 314562
03/07/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2024)
03/07/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2024)
02/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 311731
02/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 314562
02/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 314562
02/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BGYZQN
09/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BDSCSM
09/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF663350
09/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1469831
04/01/2007 — Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI97246692
04/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy QT-660-3080B692-COF-06
09/02/2006 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR3737945-00
08/07/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2006)
08/07/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2006)
05/03/2006 — Insurance cancelled — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy B01 QBR827779
04/06/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2006)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/233338.