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R-SQUARED OFFICE PANELS & FURNITURE INC
Lowell, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 446747 · MC 1157495
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1157495 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1157495
Motor Carrier of Household Goods · $0 required
Required Filings
Cargo · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
446747
MC Number
MC-1157495
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 23, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 23, 1991
Annual Mileage
23,689 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
56 Newhalls Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph M. Balas
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | ISU · JALE5W168D7901125 | 0 | Clean |
| April 18, 2024 | MA | Level I — Full | — | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA2
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Isuzu NQR/NRR | Truck · Class 5 | JALE5W168D7901125 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2020 | DISMISSED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| November 19, 2020 | Inactive DISMISSED | Motor Carrier of Household Goods |
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