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PUGLIA TRUCKING COMPANY INC
Methuen, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 332465 · MC 197237
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-197237 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC197237
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MAA 5568827
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
332465
MC Number
MC-197237
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 1988
Authority Granted
August 4, 2004
Annual Mileage
472,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
100 Lindberg Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bruce Puglia
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 56th 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
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | NH | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY4NM009514 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| May 1, 2026 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY4NM009514 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| December 3, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY5LM005131 | 1 | Passed |
| November 13, 2025 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GYXPM013361 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | 1M1PN4GY5SM016578 | 0 | Clean |
| October 31, 2024 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN07Y7GM022517 | 1 | Passed |
| October 14, 2024 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GYXPM013361 | 1 | Passed |
| October 3, 2024 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY1LM005210 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| May 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 8 | Out of service |
| May 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| May 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | 7 | Out of service |
| October 14, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| May 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 8 | Cited |
| May 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| May 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| May 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| December 3, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| October 31, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
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
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | MA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 25, 2024 | 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
MA4
NH3
RI1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Tank
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pola | — | 1PMS14420K1051564 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY4NM009514 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GYXPM013361 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y7GM022517 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY1LM005210 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY5LM005131 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY5SM016578 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMB1442795008648 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMS14429G1047729 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 45 ft | 4J8B04530DT003401 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 45 ft | 4J8B0453XMT005401 | 1 | — |
| Maca | — | 5MATA4435GA034390 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 3, 1996 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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