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FERREIRA TOWING INC
DBA: Ferreira's
Chelmsford, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 42690 · MC 163681
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-163681 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
New Hampshire Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
27.3% OOS · 40 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC163681
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-CA-060783906-0
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy IHK 4968080
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
42690
MC Number
MC-163681
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
July 9, 2008
Annual Mileage
683,560 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
293 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Mason
Officer 2
Mary Jo Ferreira Glynn
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate46.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (25.5pp higher)
27.3% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
64th 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
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
9 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 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
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 14, 2024 | CT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA13
CT6
NH6
ME3
RI2
NY1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
8
Truck
7
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
2
Full Trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X2CJ316683 | 6 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE54303K3575979 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDA48X98J220318 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5338D1032939 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWL40X09R242624 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X9DJ962408 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX0CJ300556 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X6NM493764 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ0X2LM413055 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 340 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NPRMN9X4AM789498 | 2 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5332R1043796 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13NE53303C3552854 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96365M701305 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Landoll Corporation 440B | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH4R1B36242 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX1PR258778 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTE482S7K3128121 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X5DJ348197 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Straight Truck | 1XKWPBEX4WR779232 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8GJ484958 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Full Trailer | 202012335 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X1MM469421 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKMHM6X18M230908 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5335J1037124 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Talbert | Flatbed · 58 ft | 40FSK5830C1031579 | 1 | 1 |
| Font | Semi-trailer | 57JE5330XN35A0738 | 1 | — |
| Terex | — | TRX1150SEOKPG1773 | 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 (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | SPG3100001 | SCHODACK LANDING NY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKDD49X5DJ348197 1TTF532C3P3350093 |
MA 1AH67A ME 5594680 |
| August 25, 2026 | DG00001908 | MA, MA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKWD40X2CJ316683 40FSK5338D1032939 |
MA 1AE21K ME 5164280 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 1274004058 | ROCHESTER NH | II | 12 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE T |
1NKWL40X09R242624 57JE54303K3575979 |
MA 1AC41N ME 5029684 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 1094005092 | NH, NH | II | 18 | 2 | MAINE DRILLING & BLASTING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKDA48X98J220318 40FSK5338D1032939 |
MA 98689 ME 5164280 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 3077A00764 | DANBURY SCALE, CT | II | 1 | — | FERREIRA TOWING INC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPRMN9X4AM789498 |
MA 1AG47E |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | SPT3111559 | FULTONVILLE NY | II | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE T |
1XKWD40X2CJ316683 57JE54303K3575979 |
MA 1AE21K MA 5029684 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 0070001568 | JOHNSTON RI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE T |
1XKWD40X2CJ316683 57JE54303K3575979 |
MA 1AE21K ME 5029684 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | DC00003209 | H-MANSFIELD, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KW |
1XKWPBEX4WR779232 |
MA 624M |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | M015000377 | SMITHFIELD RI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH UNKNOWN |
1XKDP4TX0CJ300556 202012335 |
MA 82821 MA 247A |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | DQ00002964 | H-MILFORD, MA | III | 1 | — | BOSTONIAN EXCAVATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD40X2CJ316683 13NE53303C3552854 |
MA 1AE21K ME 252695E |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MAINE DRILLING & BLASTING | 2 | June 23, 2026 |
| BOSTONIAN EXCAVATION | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
| FLAHERTY CRANE | 1 | September 30, 2025 |
| VINAGRO | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| GARRITY RECLAIM | 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| EESCO | 1 | May 30, 2024 |
| FINCH TURF | 1 | May 23, 2024 |
| MASS CRANE AND HOIST | 1 | May 21, 2024 |
| MANAFORTE TRANSIT | 1 | November 30, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 23, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 9, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 29, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 13, 2001 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 24, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 5, 2009 | Cargo | On file |
| December 26, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 21, 2001 | COMMON | On Record |
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