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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FERREIRA TOWING INC
USDOT 42690 · MC163681 · EIN 43503429 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
293 LITTLETON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824
(978) 454-7914 · RICHARD MASON
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 246
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 01-CA-060783906-0 · eff 04/03/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance214 pts
Unsafe Driving47 pts
Other33 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 45 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MA9
NH5
CT3
RI2
ME2
NY1
VT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.37 | 1.37 | ≈36–43% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.89 | 6.89 | ≈73–77% (near 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Tires 35% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% · Other 14%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Carroll County, NH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Carroll County, NH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 43% · Speeding 30% · Seat belt 15%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 13 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Other11 viol · 85%
392.2-SLLED ×3, 392.2-SLL ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 15%
393.75G-TAOW ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.167).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLED ×3, 392.2-SLL ×3, 393.75G-TAOW ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2026 | WORCESTER, MA | ✓ | ||
| 07/16/2025 | CHELMSFORD, MA | ✓ | ||
| 11/14/2024 | MANCHESTER, CT | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
12 trailer8 truck7 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD MASON
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| APACHE TRUCKING | 823133 | officer | strong |
| GOLDEN AGE FARM LLC | 2829744 | officer | strong |
| INTEGRITY INSPECTION SOLUTIONS INC | 3159385 | officer | strong |
| MASON TRUCKING | 715181 | officer | strong |
| MASON WELDING LLC | 1333704 | officer | strong |
| MRU NETWORKING LLC | 1988592 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD MASON | 728383 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD MASON | 2126297 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2024)
04/03/2025 — Insurance filed — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 01-CA-060783906-0
04/03/2025 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1640449
04/03/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP1640449
03/07/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/16/2023)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/03/2017 — Insurance replaced — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0135618-00
05/10/2009 — Insurance cancelled — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PGC00001004268
04/20/2009 — Insurance replaced — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PGC00001004268
04/13/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/23/2009)
04/01/2009 — Insurance cancelled — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 790002600
03/05/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/10/2009)
02/05/2009 — Insurance filed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IHK 4968080
02/05/2009 — Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 790002600
07/22/2008 — Insurance name changed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR4258370-00
07/09/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/02/2008 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR4258370-00
01/19/2007 — Insurance cancelled — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CBU034956
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/42690.