FMCSA Carrier Profile
BRADFORD STEEL CO INC
East Freetown, MA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 259506
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
3 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: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
259506
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
August 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 13, 1985
Annual Mileage
74,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
46 Braley Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael John Souza
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM7X3JM181961 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWDC26HW80923 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| October 23, 2024 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NKHHM7X3JM181961 | 2 | 1 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA2
NH1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X3JM181961 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDC26HW80923 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 4, 2026.
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