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KENNETH PRATT
DBA: Pratt Transport
Gardner, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 607994 · MC 291553
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-291553 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Safety Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
10.5% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC291553
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 5927378
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
607994
MC Number
MC-291553
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 14, 1995
Authority Reinstated
June 11, 2021
Annual Mileage
440,361 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Gardner, MA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.5% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
30th 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
6 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | MA | — | 1 | 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
MA9
CT6
NH6
VT2
ME1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
5
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV8H4S64339 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV0G4S62048 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV5K4S73183 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6AV66LW41555 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX4LM51337 | 2 | — |
| Hino | Straight Truck | 5PVNJ8J0G4S62048 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV1K4S73455 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53239S159229 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324HB730404 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326CS328411 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329HB730415 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XCS328413 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK64DN36458 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482U6WL430087 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2WN447946 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X4DD211991 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0FT624122 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | 1305000385 | NH, NH | III | — | — | KENNETH PRATT | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV0G4S62048 |
MA Y55129 |
| June 9, 2026 | CT00003952 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV8H4S64339 |
MA V52231 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | DT00000920 | MA, MA | II | — | — | PACK SOLUTIONS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV0G4S62048 |
MA Y55129 |
| May 3, 2026 | 0995001287 | NH, NH | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
HINO HINO |
5PVNJ8JV1K4S73455 5PVNJ8JV1K4S73455 |
MA V91364 MA V91364 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 62A0000985 | VT, VT | III | — | — | NEW ENGLAND WOODEN WARE CORP | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV5K4S73183 |
MA V79328 |
| April 15, 2026 | CP00006139 | H-LANCASTER, MA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV8H4S64339 |
MA V52231 |
| March 22, 2026 | 1229002250 | UNION SCALE, CT | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X2WN447946 3H3V532C0FT624122 |
MA 4428B ME 5593649 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 0996001038 | NH, NH | I | 3 | 1 | NEW ENGLAND WOODEN WARE CORP. | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV0G4S62048 |
MA Y55129 |
| 393.106C1-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | CP00005775 | H-LEOMINSTER, MA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK64DN36458 1DW1A5324HB730404 |
MA 7079B ME 5357925 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | DE00001348 | H-DEERFIELD, MA | I | — | — | NEW ENGLAND WARE CORPORATION | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8J0G4S62048 |
MA Y55129 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NEW ENGLAND WOODEN WARE CORP | 6 | April 30, 2026 |
| PACK SOLUTIONS | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| NEW ENGLAND WARE CORPORATION | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
| ACCEL INTERNATIONAL | 1 | June 11, 2025 |
| NEW ENGLAND WOODEN ARE CORP | 1 | April 9, 2025 |
| VKTRY GEAR | 1 | February 28, 2025 |
| JR PLASTICS | 1 | January 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 11, 2021 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 8, 2021 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 4, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 26, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 2, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 21, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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