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ROBERT CHILDS INC
South Dennis, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 333471 · MC 1002070
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1002070 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acadia Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.3% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1002070
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MAA 0198951
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
333471
MC Number
MC-1002070
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 23, 1988
Authority Granted
January 2, 2019
Annual Mileage
1,218,731 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
169 Great Western Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles Childs
Officer 2
Catherine Childs
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
6.3% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
15th 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
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 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
MA14
ME1
RI1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 53 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Dump
8
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X34D816798 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 35 ft | 5MADA3530EC029614 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9X78N739684 | 3 | — |
| 2003 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADS28263C006801 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X54D816821 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADS2820DC025183 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0YN510576 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X16N653176 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1YD510575 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6WN482229 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X84D816800 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X7DD195577 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9GD365045 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAD528276C011977 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADS28275C008897 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADS28296C011978 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADS2829DC025182 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADS2829FC034175 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADS282XCC021382 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4836FC029639 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | 0203001143 | EXETER RI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X0YN510576 5MADS2829DC025182 |
MA 93592 MA 90470 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | DX00001323 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXDB9X78N739684 5MADS28263C006801 |
MA 22688 MA SM44317 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 9270002937 | ME, ME | II | 2 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X34D816798 5MADA3530EC029614 |
MA 22917 ME 245889G |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | CT00004004 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X54D816821 5MADS2820DC025183 |
MA 22920 MA SM89743 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | CQ00004855 | H-BARNSTABLE, MA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCKT |
1XP5DB9X6WN482229 5MAD528276C011977 |
MA 22922 MA 3441 |
| March 9, 2026 | 0070001538 | JOHNSTON RI | III | 1 | — | PJ KEATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X34D816798 5MADA3530EC029614 |
MA 22917 ME 245889G |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | EI00000288 | H-SWANSEA, MA | III | 1 | — | EASTERN MINERALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X1YD510575 5MADS28275C008897 |
MA 22918 MA SM44318 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | EL00000170 | H-BROCKTON, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X9GD365045 5MADS282XCC021382 |
MA 93590 MA SM3438 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 8, 2025 | CQ00004615 | H-BARNSTABLE, MA | III | 1 | — | CHILDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPWD40X7DD195577 5MADS2829FC034175 |
MA 46385 ME 5048003 |
| 391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| August 27, 2025 | EF00000150 | H-SWANSEA, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X34D816798 5MADA3530EC029614 |
MA 22917 ME 245889G |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PJ KEATING | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| EASTERN MINERALS | 1 | December 30, 2025 |
| CHILDS | 1 | September 8, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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