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SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED
Sheffield, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 52996 · MC 280250
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-280250 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hanover Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC280250
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ABN7593555
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
52996
MC Number
MC-280250
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
December 20, 1994
Annual Mileage
35,795 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
995 N Main Street Route 7, Sheffield, MA 01257
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Cowen
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA1
VT1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBPDV2SLVJ1588 | 2 | — |
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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | SPT3150956 | SLOATSBURG NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBPDV2SLVJ1588 |
MA 1AF95H |
| September 16, 2026 | CW00004636 | MA, MA | III | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
1FVACWFC6VHXJ1621 |
MA Z27585 |
| April 2, 2026 | 5500002778 | VT, VT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBPDV2SLVJ1588 |
MA 1AF95H |
| December 11, 2025 | DU00000285 | H-LEE, MA | III | 1 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBPDV2SLVJ1588 |
MA 1AF95H |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 20, 1994 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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