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HORIZON AIR SERVICES INC
Lynnfield, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 228391 · MC 165203
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-165203 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Commerce Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC165203
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BJGHYV
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
228391
MC Number
MC-165203
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 2, 1983
Authority Granted
August 19, 1992
Annual Mileage
1,001,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10 Kimball Lane, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
George Mercuri
Officer 2
Corinna Layton
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesIntermodalDry BulkPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA15
NH7
US1
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
13
Tractor
8
Truck
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC9PDUD0746 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV5NSNM9974 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627ML227366 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBGADV0KSKU9400 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV4RSUL4031 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC8PDUD0771 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320JBA12647 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321JBA12642 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620ML227368 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624PK437837 | 1 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626PK437838 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628PK437839 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620NL409510 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622MD317405 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624MD317406 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628MD317408 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621HD468256 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP6778703 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV0RSUL4009 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV2RSUL4030 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV7RSUL4010 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV8RSUX7416 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV9RSUL4008 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV9RSUL4011 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5NL201162 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | DC00003591 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHSDV9RSUL4011 1GR1P0620NL409510 |
MA 1AH16G ME 3315592 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | DC00003275 | H-WALPOLE, MA | III | 2 | 1 | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SYS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC8PDUD0771 |
MA 1AD39T |
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | 1313000973 | NH, NH | III | — | — | FEDEX | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC9PDUD0746 |
MA 1AC93E |
| January 29, 2026 | 1201000214 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC9PDUD0746 |
MA 1AC93E |
| December 8, 2025 | 0995001065 | WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC9PDUD0746 |
MA 1AC93E |
| November 25, 2025 | EA00000436 | H-WILMINGTON, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHSDV5NSNM9974 1GR1P0622MD317405 |
MA 4867B ME 245317F |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | EA00000392 | H-WAKEFIELD, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHSDV4RSUL4031 1GR1A0626PK437838 |
MA 1AH14W ME 5111158 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | EO00000060 | H-GEORGETOWN, MA | III | 1 | — | MACARTNEY A/S | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML5NL201162 |
IN 3212739 |
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | DC00002934 | H-DEDHAM, MA | III | — | — | BOSTON FREIGHT TERMINAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKBHSDV0RSUL4009 1DW1A5320JBA12647 |
MA 1AA24D ME 5292576 |
| July 29, 2025 | DL00001325 | H-NEWBURY, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHSDV9RSUL4008 1GR1P0628MD317408 |
MA 1AA17K ME 245320F |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| EXPEDITORS | 3 | December 19, 2024 |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SYS | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| FEDEX | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| MACARTNEY A/S | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
| BOSTON FREIGHT TERMINAL | 1 | September 9, 2025 |
| SUTTATTI ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD | 1 | July 17, 2025 |
| DUPONT ELECTRONIC MATERIALS | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| DHL | 1 | January 29, 2025 |
| PUROLATOR INT'L | 1 | September 5, 2024 |
| DSV AIR & SEA INC | 1 | June 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2020 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| August 26, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 19, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 28, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 23, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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