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RADFORD TRANS INC
Mansfield, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 237199 · MC 149311
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-149311 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.8% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 25 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on April 6, 2001; first granted March 23, 1981 (45 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC149311
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 02UENOD2140
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy 790001465
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
237199
MC Number
MC-149311
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 29, 1983
Authority First Granted
March 23, 1981
Authority Reinstated
April 6, 2001
Annual Mileage
1,311,090 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
31 Plymouth St, Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John W Radford
Cargo Types
General FreightBeveragesPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.8% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st 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
3 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| July 16, 2026 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 26, 2026 | RI | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Water(Standing Moving) |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME10
VT9
NH4
MA3
CT1
RI1
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
24
Tractor
16
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBHTDV7MSMT1106 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJC5DV1JHJT4400 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUBHTDV1LLLU8250 | 2 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622CK219369 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBHTDV9NDNC7336 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV3NDNC1639 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8SSVV0744 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV9PSUM2799 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7HT370041 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53287B018461 | 1 | — |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUBC5DVXJHJT4402 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBGDDV0FLGL0797 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJC5DV0LHLV0175 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLF4141 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTDVXTLWV4262 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628PD516558 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624CK216717 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628YB100105 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0624HJ660028 | 1 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625ED450824 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAP9625FB700631 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAP9627FB700629 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAP9627FB700632 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAP962XCB708008 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAP962XFB700589 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAP962XFB700592 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0AL346694 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1KL105342 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9KL105346 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Pine Ridge | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1PNV532B9YG313985 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25318G416321 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6MSMS6378 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1SSVV0746 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT253161 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8JT191125 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1SJ472431 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PS036305 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8PS036256 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 7 | 4V4M19DF2GN960052 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 7 | 4V4M19DF4GN960053 | 1 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | 4600001092 | VT, VT | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4M19DF4GN960053 3H3V532C7HT370041 |
MA 43212 TN U674701 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | DX00001287 | MA, MA | I | 4 | — | ISLE BREWERS GILD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJC5DV1JHJT4400 1GRAP9627FB700629 |
MA 4502A ME 2461480 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 23, 2026 | 0091650880 | FAIRFEILD - SCALES (HINCKLEY), ME | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHTDVXTLWV4262 3H3V532C7HT370041 |
MA 1AH32K TN U674701 |
| March 19, 2026 | 4600000981 | VT, VT | II | 1 | — | RADFORD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDR6MSMS6378 1GRAP962XCB708008 |
MA 5834B MA 15M4 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 27, 2026 | 0050000131 | WARWICK RI | II | 8 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR5LLLF4141 3H3V532K8PS036256 |
IN 3311079 ME 5175148 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 4600000829 | CAMBRIDGE, VT | II | — | — | VOLK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHTDV1SSVV0746 1JJV532D9KL105346 |
MA 17708 ME 3023183 |
| September 22, 2025 | 1201000091 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHTDV9NDNC7336 1GR1P0628PD516558 |
MA 1AB23N ME 5075433 |
| September 4, 2025 | 1201000084 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKBHTDV9NDNC7336 3H3V532K1SJ472431 |
MA 1AB23N ME 5565794 |
| August 22, 2025 | 4456003381 | SIDNEY - SCALES, ME | I | — | — | ARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKBHTDV7MSMT1106 3H3V532K6PS036305 |
MA 6633B ME 5207666 |
| August 7, 2025 | DA00003692 | H-BRAINTREE, MA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUBHTDV1LLLU8250 1GRAP9627FB700632 |
MA 8249A ME 2452058 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ISLE BREWERS GILD | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| VOLK | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
| ARRIER | 1 | August 22, 2025 |
| TWO ROADS | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| LIGGETT | 1 | March 28, 2025 |
| VOLK PACKAGING CORP | 1 | February 28, 2025 |
| NORTHEAST DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 | December 31, 2024 |
| DHL | 1 | October 4, 2024 |
| ZERO GRAVITY | 1 | July 25, 2024 |
| STOWE CIDER | 1 | May 7, 2024 |
| PINE STATE BEVERAGE | 1 | March 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 6, 2001 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 22, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 22, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 22, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 22, 2001 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 22, 2001 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 27, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 11, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2007 | Cargo | On file |
| January 29, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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