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MICHAEL J CONNOLLY & SONS INC
Walpole, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1001492 · MC 532833
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-532833 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$4,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2022)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC532833
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy 5173158
UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 5173160
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1001492
MC Number
MC-532833
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated September 27, 2022
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 29, 2002
Authority Reinstated
September 18, 2018
Annual Mileage
2,560,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
609 Main St Route 1a, Walpole, MA 02081-0084
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph J. Connolly Jr
Officer 2
Timothy Connolly
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayLiquids/GasesPassengersOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 4UZABRDU6GCHH7219 | 0 | Clean |
| September 30, 2025 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 4UZABRDT0GCHG3744 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2025 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 4UZABRFD7RCUL1925 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2025 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 4UZABRFD8RCUL3280 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2025 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 4UZABRFD9RCUL1926 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2025 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 4UZABRFDXRCUL1935 | 0 | Clean |
| May 12, 2025 | MA | Level I — Full | FREIG · 4UZABRDU6GCHH7219 | 1 | Passed |
| May 12, 2025 | MA | Level I — Full | FREIG · 4UZABRDU1FCFW9736 | 1 | Passed |
| August 14, 2024 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 1BAKGCSH4KF350542 | 0 | Clean |
| August 14, 2024 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | THMS · 4UZABRFD9RCUL1926 | 0 | Clean |
| March 13, 2024 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 13, 2024 | MA | Level V — Vehicle Only | — | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| May 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
Crash History (13)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
13
Crashes
0
Fatalities
7
Injuries
13
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 20, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 19, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 9, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 8, 2025 | MA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 20, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 11, 2025 | MA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 27, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| February 10, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 5, 2024 | MA | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA12
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 321 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Bus - School Bus
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDU6GCHH7219 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD9RCUL1926 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 1BAKGCSH4KF350542 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDT0GCHG3744 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRDU1FCFW9736 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD7RCUL1925 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFD8RCUL3280 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 4UZABRFDXRCUL1935 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2018 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| September 10, 2018 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| May 27, 2008 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 1, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 6, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 22, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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