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NEW BEDFORD WELDING SUPPLY INC
New Bedford, MA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 244994
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
0.0% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
244994
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 1984
Annual Mileage
179,400 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
272 Herman Melville Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740-7344
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert C Cook
Officer 2
Michael R Cook
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesOther 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
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving2
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
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | CL00004370 | MA, MA | II | — | — | NEW BEDFORD WELDING | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG3DV4SDWC9115 |
MA 1AF15T |
| January 22, 2026 | CT00003821 | H-RAYNHAM, MA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC9NDNH1037 |
MA 6778B |
| August 19, 2025 | PD66000106 | BOSTON MA | I | — | — | NEW BEDFORD WELDING SUPPLY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG3DV4SDWC9115 |
MA APN-1AF15T |
| August 12, 2025 | PD65000167 | BOSTON MA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHKDM2H9KK001322 |
MA V26117 |
| August 7, 2025 | CX00001540 | H-UXBRIDGE WEIGH STATION, MA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC9NDNH1037 |
MA 6778B |
| 172.400A1-HML | HM (Labeling) - Non-bulk package not labeled as required. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | 0070000794 | WARWICK RI | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHHDM2H5FK001656 |
MA R55998 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| November 15, 2024 | CQ00004041 | S-FREETOWN, MA | I | 8 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACYFCXPDNY2819 |
MA 1AD29R |
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| October 18, 2024 | 00DP004277 | RT 95S @ AIRPORT CONNECTOR, RI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GD321C84FF627669 |
MA L16218 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 5, 2024 | CQ00003860 | S-FREETOWN, MA | I | 4 | — | NEW BEDFORD WELDING | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXCY7GHHD6311 |
MA 1AB69Y |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 5, 2024 | CQ00003765 | H-BARNSTABLE, MA | I | 1 | — | NEW BEDFORD WELDING SUPPLY INC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JALEMW169P7303360 |
MA R55998 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | MA | — | 2 | 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
MA8
RI2
NY1
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 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC9NDNH1037 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG3DV4SDWC9115 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCY7GHHD6311 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Gmc Sierra | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD321C84FF627669 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALACYFCXPDNY2819 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hino S52 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALEMW169P7303360 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hino XJC710 / XFC710 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHHDM2H5FK001656 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hino XJC700 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHKDM2H9KK001322 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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