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POULIN ENTERPRISES INC
Suffield, CT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 588111 · MC 285069
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-285069 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
9.5% OOS · 26 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2009)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC285069
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 5665020
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
588111
MC Number
MC-285069
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated October 22, 2009
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 17 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 1995
Authority Granted
May 16, 1995
Annual Mileage
1,008,061 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1005 South Street, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ron Poulin
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBeveragesPaper ProductsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
9.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
21 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
Driver OOS Rate
5.6%
Ranks in the 26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (26)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | ISU · JALC4W166M7K01095 | 1 | Passed |
| July 22, 2026 | MA | Level I — Full | ISU · JALC4W160N7K00719 | 2 | Passed |
| June 29, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EJ1JN890469 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2026 | CT | Level I — Full | ISU · JALE5W160R7310844 | 0 | Clean |
| January 28, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTEUMML9RS453253 | 0 | Clean |
| January 16, 2026 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HAEUMML0SL100428 | 1 | Passed |
| January 14, 2026 | MA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDXE4FN7RDD13607 | 0 | Clean |
| November 24, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HAEUMML0SL100428 | 0 | Clean |
| November 7, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HAEUMML7RL680108 | 0 | Clean |
| October 9, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | ISU · JALC4W160N7K00719 | 1 | Passed |
| October 3, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HAEUMML7RL680108 | 0 | Clean |
| August 12, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EJ1JN890469 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 26 inspection records
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
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | 1 | Out of service |
| March 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| July 28, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Texting | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | 10 | Cited |
| March 13, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| January 30, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| October 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| July 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| March 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| July 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| June 20, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| March 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| March 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| November 25, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| January 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| August 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
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
2
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | NY | — | 2 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA19
CT5
NY1
RI1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Truck
6
Dry Van
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML7RL680108 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324CS285901 | 3 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0SL100428 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1JN890469 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Isuzu NPR-XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W160N7K00719 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXD4S55233 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Isuzu NPR-XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W164L7K02177 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXE4FN7RDD13607 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML9RS065388 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML9RS453253 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV9L4S76377 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Isuzu NPR-XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W166M7K01095 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Isuzu NPR-XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W166M7K01100 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Isuzu NPR-XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W166N7K00675 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W160R7310844 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hino XJC730/XFC730 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHGDM2H9LK002025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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