CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 299578· MC210229· CARRIER· EIN 42865638
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PERFORMANCE TRANS INC

70 BENSON ST, FITCHBURG, MA, 01420(978) 345-5300julie@performancetransinc.comJULIEANN TAYLOR
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$5M BIPD
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
7.9%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
70
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months

A 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.

Payment risk — red flags
Broker bond
Bond on file
BMC-84 surety · Insurance Company of North America
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 10/27/1998
Authority
Inactive
8 past revocations
Registered
39 yrs
since 08/17/1987
  • Broker authority is inactive, not active.

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.

Authority & insurance

MC210229

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$5M on file
$5M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$5M coverageeff 03/01/2022
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY· policy BJGMMZ
ENDED 03/01/2022Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$5M coverageeff 03/01/2022
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY· policy BJGMMZ
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 10/27/1998
Insurance Company of North America· policy K05159180
ENDED 10/27/1998Property broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 10/27/1998
Insurance Company of North America· policy K05159180
Authority history (13) ▾
03/16/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2020)
03/16/2020CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2020)
07/11/2011PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED→ REVOKED (12/09/2013)
06/30/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2011)
06/30/2011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2011)
03/15/2000COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/03/2000)
11/27/1998PROPERTY BROKERDISMISSED
11/05/1997CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/1997)
11/05/1997COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/1997)
03/09/1995MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
04/01/1992COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/1992)
11/22/1988MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
10/20/1988MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history12 insurers on record
Filing timeline (24) ▾
  1. THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2020 → 03/01/2022
  2. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$5MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/12/2006 → 04/24/2020
  3. ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/08/2019 → 04/12/2020
  4. ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/08/2019 → 03/01/2020
  5. THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2012 → 04/08/2019
  6. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/30/2011 → 03/01/2012
  7. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2007 → 06/30/2011
  8. ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2006 → 03/30/2007
  9. ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2006 → 03/01/2007
  10. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK$5MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/19/2005 → 05/12/2006
  11. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2004 → 03/01/2006
  12. ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY$5MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/12/2003 → 06/18/2005
  13. ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 05/12/2003 → 05/19/2005
  14. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/13/2002 → 03/01/2004
  15. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2004 → 03/01/2004

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle38 inspections · 7.9% OOS · National 22%
Driver57 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

57 inspections · 16 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

57
Inspections
16
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

12
total

Most inspected in · top 5 states

  • MA18
  • RI4
  • NH3
  • NY3
  • US2

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in MA

Medium impact

7 of 13 violations in the last 12 months (54%) came from inspections in MA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from MA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 21% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Seat belt2 viol36%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 36%
Speeding1 viol26%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 26%
Phone / texting2 viol26%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 13%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 13%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol12%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 12%
What to do
  • Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected estimatecould improve up to 11 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 6% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps1 OOS5 viol57%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 26%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 15%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 10%
Inspection / repair / DVIR3 viol26%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× · 26%
Suspension / axle1 viol11%
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× · 11%
Emergency equipment1 viol3%
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× · 3%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

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.

▲ Trending worse
7
Inspections
4
Violations
1
Out-of-service
4
Clean
Where the violations are
Hazardous Materials Compliance 50%Unsafe Driving 25%Vehicle Maintenance 25%
Focus here first
1Hazardous Materials Compliance
2 violations · 1 OOS · 50% of recent
  • 177.817A-HMRSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper · OOS
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required
Do this
  • Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
  • Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
2Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 25% of recent
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
3Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 25% of recent
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

91
Inspections
67
Violations
7
Out-of-service
167
CSA points
42
Crashes
8
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

63 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

28 trailer 26 truck 8 incomplete vehicle 1 other
2022 WESTERN STAR 4900seen 5×
5KJJAED16NPND9690· 1AB23C MA
2022 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 4×
3ALHGNDV5NDNL3546· 82951 MA
1996 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 4×
4J8T0442XTT101802· 5477229 ME
1997 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 3×
5HTAB4438V7K61249· SM91020 MA
2022 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 3×
3AKJGNDV4NDND9503· 1AB57X MA
2025 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 3×
4J8T04436ST109001· 5409078 ME
2007 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 3×
5HTAB442077L71903· 97733 MA
2019 PETERBILT 567seen 3×
1NPCL40X4KD613431· 6714A MA
2001 PETERBILT 379seen 3×
1XP5DB9X21N556724· 1AH31C MA
2025 KENWORTH W990seen 3×
1XK1D40X2SJ133339· 1AG64X MA
2007 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 3×
5HTAB442077L71898· SM1087A MA
2014 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 2×
1XKWD40X9EJ390489· 1AH48X MA
2012 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMA24426C5010388· 3142859 ME
2011 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
1FVXFB007BDAZ8133· 1AJ64F MA
2018 MAC MACseen 2×
558MTBS26JK003717· 2914743 ME
2019 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1NPCL40X8KD613433· 9928A MA
2007 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMA2442075005581· 29S9 MA
2018 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZDP0X1JJ211421· 66463 MA
2004 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTAB432547J67398· 1536A MA
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 2×
1XPED49X6SD760395· 36680 RI
2025 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 2×
5KJJBWD12SLVR2462· 58653 MA
1996 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 2×
4J8T04428TT101801· 5475149 ME
2025 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 2×
5KJJBWFGXSLVK5609· 13AP39 NH
2010 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTAB4438A7L75200· 2476637 ME
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 2×
1XPED40X6SD761849· 1AF46G MA
2009 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMA2442495007756· 2540151 ME
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 2×
1XPED40X0SD761832· 29AP66 NH
1999 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMA24739X5001792· SM95341 MA
2015 KENWORTH T3 Seriesseen 2×
2NKHLJ9XXFM470840· 9300A MA
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGEDR6DLBW9753· 1AJ64F MA

+ 33 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

5

Tow-away

5

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
82
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
100
50 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.2M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · <100 mi50 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi50 drivers
Company officer
JULIEANN TAYLOR
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
166422105
Registered since
1987-08-17
Last MCS-150 update
2026-06-18
Census status
Active

Fleet: 48 trucks · 30 owned tractors · 16 owned trailers · 16 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.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

11
Connected carriers
6
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
2
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: PARSONS TRANS INC (USDOT 209002, registered 1981) is inactive, shares this carrier’s address, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 2
1
JAVIN LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3532598Active· FITCHBURG, MA
Strong
OfficerAddress
2
THOMAS FUEL & ENERGY INC
USDOT 4310109Active· FITCHBURG, MA
Strong
Officer
Medium· 4
COX TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3521826Active· LUNENBURG, MA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1PMA24529G50147941XP5DB9X21N556724
EJ WYSON TRUCKING INC
USDOT 550370Active· GARDNER, MA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XPCD49X1KD6026831XPXD49X7LD663765
PARSONS TRANS INC
USDOT 209002Inactive· FITCHBURG, MA
Medium
MailingPhoneAddress
Z TAYLOR TRUCKING INC
USDOT 4550889Active· FITCHBURG, MA
Medium
MailingAddress

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

43 events
  1. 06/18/2026MCS-150 update filed

    2.2M mi reported (2025)

  2. 03/01/2022Insurance filed — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BJGMMZ

  3. 03/01/2022Insurance ended — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY

    policy BJGMMZ

  4. 03/01/2022Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BJBWJQ

  5. 04/24/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 08 MS TD5309

  6. 04/12/2020Insurance cancelled — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1020083730

  7. 03/16/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2020)

  8. 03/16/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2020)

  9. 03/01/2020Insurance replaced — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1020083730

  10. 04/08/2019Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BDNSRH

  11. 03/01/2012Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AFN8626374

  12. 07/11/2011PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (12/09/2013)

  13. 06/30/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2011)

  14. 06/30/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2011)

  15. 06/30/2011Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AFN 8626374

  16. 03/30/2007Insurance cancelled — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 89573400002

  17. 03/01/2007Insurance replaced — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 89573400002

  18. 05/12/2006Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    CARGO · policy IMP 654-50-02

  19. 03/01/2006Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAR3764005-00

  20. 06/18/2005Insurance cancelled — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy B01 QBR831107

  21. 05/19/2005Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy B01 QBR831107

  22. 03/01/2004Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A5-820-3578A33-3-02

  23. 03/01/2004Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAR3764005-000

  24. 05/12/2003Insurance replaced — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 7000016618

  25. 03/20/2003Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A5-820-3578A33-3-02

  26. 01/17/2003Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 820 3578A333

  27. 09/04/2002Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING

    BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 000 407 61 33

  28. 08/13/2002Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 820 3578A333

  29. 08/13/2002Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING

    BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 0004076133

  30. 02/12/2001Insurance replaced — THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 7000011138

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
—
Rated
2000-07-27
Last review
2021-07-26
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-06-18
Reported mileage
2,220,400 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 26, 2026, 2:35 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.