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J H LYNCH AND SONS INC
DBA: Certain Vehicles Leased From Subsidiary Granger Lynch Corp
Cumberland, RI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 199450
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
72.7% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
72.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
199450
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
550,250 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
50 Lynch Place, Cumberland, RI 02864-5334
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin J Murphy
Officer 2
Brian Bettenhausen
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsPassengersDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
72.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
77.8%
Ranks in the 98th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate77.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (72.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDFF6LN9SDA18880 | 0 | Clean |
| April 16, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDFF6LT0PDA13279 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 4, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDRF3HN7RDA25194 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| December 4, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDUF4GT8JEB79136 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 1, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | GMC · 1GD32VCGXHZ395630 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| November 20, 2025 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | GMC · 1GD32VCGXHZ395630 | 1 | Passed |
| October 15, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDUF5GT9GEA33150 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 14, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDUF4GT2NDA22505 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| September 8, 2025 | MA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF4GT3SDA04185 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 8, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACXCS77HZ23528 | 0 | Clean |
| July 8, 2025 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDUF5HN1NDA26471 | 0 | 2 OOS |
| July 30, 2024 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXP4TX5ND817408 | 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
7 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| July 8, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | 8 | Out of service |
| December 1, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Physical | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | Out of service |
| October 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | Out of service |
| December 4, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| September 8, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | 1 | Out of service |
| October 15, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | 1 | Out of service |
| February 4, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| April 16, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| July 8, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| February 4, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Qualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified | 8 | Cited |
| April 16, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Qualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified | 8 | Cited |
| April 16, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| October 15, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| November 20, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 18 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA8
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Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 58 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
9
Flatbed
1
Other Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Gmc Sierra | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD32VCGXHZ395630 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LN9SDA18880 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LT0PDA13279 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3HN7RDA25194 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT2NDA22505 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT3SDA04185 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT8JEB79136 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT9GEA33150 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HN1NDA26471 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCS77HZ23528 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4TX5ND817408 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cronkhite Industries | Flatbed · 20 ft | 473262022F1000314 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 57JE53306P35A2330 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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