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BOSTON DUCK TOURS LP
DBA: Boston Duck Tours
Boston, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3131324 · MC 93291
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-93291 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pilgrim Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3.1% OOS · 103 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 103 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC093291
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy CSC00001012614
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3131324
MC Number
MC-93291
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business)
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2018
Authority Granted
May 23, 2018
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4 Copley Place Suite 4155, Boston, MA 02116
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Matthew Knowlton
Officer 2
Cynthia Lynn Brown
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
103
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
3.1% of 64 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
7th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
2 of 64 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | MA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 15, 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
MA102
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
Power units
~35
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am General | Bus | 012523927 | 3 | — |
| Jeep | Bus | 04F3897053911203 | 3 | — |
| Chci | Bus | 052515642 | 3 | — |
| Am General | Bus | 052523210 | 3 | — |
| Kaise | Bus | 4M0419 | 3 | — |
| Kiase | Bus | 4M2138 | 3 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 8596103340271 | 3 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | M25853 | 3 | 1 |
| Reo | Bus | M32051 | 3 | — |
| Reo | Bus | M36494 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaise | Bus | M60331 | 3 | — |
| Jeep | Bus | 022513849 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 022518165 | 2 | — |
| Kaise | Bus | 032513535 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 052519584 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 052520750 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 052524647 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 053915340 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 054011637 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 054011916 | 2 | — |
| Jeep | Bus | 0K47281053912989 | 2 | — |
| Kiase | Bus | 12527475 | 2 | — |
| Reo | Bus | 127531 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 4G87271052521546 | 2 | — |
| Kaise | Bus | 4L9789 | 2 | — |
| Kaise | Bus | 4M3256 | 2 | — |
| Stu | Bus | M45320 | 2 | — |
| Jeep | Bus | OK47281053912989 | 2 | — |
| Amgn | Bus | 021523927 | 1 | — |
| Jeep | Bus | 0225133849 | 1 | — |
| Am General | Bus | 022528165 | 1 | — |
| Am General | Bus | 05251958400000000 | 1 | — |
| Jeep | Bus | 3M1425 | 1 | — |
| Jeep | Bus | 4M1425 | 1 | — |
| Cang | Bus | 52515642 | 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 (103)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | PD65000290 | BOSTON MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
AM GENERAL |
4G87271052521546 |
MA 17BCH |
| June 27, 2026 | CU00004064 | MA, MA | I | 8 | 1 | — | Bus |
REO |
M36494 |
MA 16BCJ |
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.71G-CDIMT | Coupling - Improper means of towing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| June 27, 2026 | CU00004065 | MA, MA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Bus |
AMGN |
M25853 |
MA 11BCH |
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 6, 2026 | PD67000375 | BOSTON MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
CANG |
52515642 |
MA 18BCJ |
| June 6, 2026 | PD65000245 | BOSTON MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
JEEP |
OK47281053912989 |
MA 13AWD |
| May 28, 2026 | PD66000202 | BOSTON MA | II | — | — | — | Bus |
AM GENERAL |
05251958400000000 |
MA 12AAK |
| April 26, 2026 | PD66000189 | BOSTON MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
AM GENERAL |
012523927 |
MA BUN-13BCH |
| April 26, 2026 | PD66000190 | BOSTON MA | I | — | — | — | Bus |
AM GENERAL |
052523210 |
MA BUN-15BCH |
| April 3, 2026 | ZG00016584 | H-BOSTON, MA | V | — | — | — | Bus |
REO |
M36494 |
MA 16BCJ |
| April 3, 2026 | ZG00016583 | H-BOSTON, MA | V | — | — | — | Bus |
KAISE |
M60331 |
MA 11BFM |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| August 31, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 30, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2018 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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