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ROBERT W LIPPINCOTT INC
DBA: Lippincott Van Lines
Winsted, CT
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 731441 · MC 334516
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-334516 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Transguard Insurance Company Of America Inc.
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 39 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC334516
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TCP0003824
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
Cargo · $0 · Policy TCP0003824
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
731441
MC Number
MC-334516
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 24, 1998
Authority Granted
March 21, 2008
Annual Mileage
459,824 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
171 Rowley St, Winsted, CT 06098
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeffrey Lippincott
Officer 2
Joanne Maxwell
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
26
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance63
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (0.7pp higher)
25.0% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
12 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 27 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | NY | — | 2 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY8
CT6
MA4
WA3
MD2
SC2
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
12
Dry Van
7
Tractor
6
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5325EL235197 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9KJ311059 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X0HM149351 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X6GM132021 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X8GM497901 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN7LL852310 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXLN233723 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV862S50160 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHSDM2H4FK002447 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHSDM2H4HK004590 | 2 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7EL799006 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5321GL237984 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE53228L226493 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5323HL239124 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5325HL239125 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5328HL239426 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T7 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKFD49X8CJ334334 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1GR481554 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2HJ133917 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Straight Truck | 247097244 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X1EM388936 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHN6X2DM339590 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKMHN7X38M218229 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2LN219442 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 7 | JHBNV8JR851S10082 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHSDM2H4FK003193 | 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 (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | N112625444 | HANOVER TOWNSHIP PA | II | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ6X6GM132021 |
CT AU40607 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | SPK4120011 | HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHSDM2H4FK003193 |
CT AU40642 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | D103101698 | CLIFTON PARK NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ6X6GM132021 |
CT AU40607 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | DX00001193 | MA, MA | I | 12 | — | — | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
KENWORTH KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ6X6GM132021 2NKHHJ6X6GM132021 |
CT AU40607 CT AU40607 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 14, 2026 | 0352004484 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKWD49X9KJ311059 1KKVE5325EL235197 |
CT 67788A CT W21523 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | SPD3090046 | HASTINGS NY | III | 1 | — | ROBERT W LIPPINCOTT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK KENTUCKY |
4V4NC9EJXLN233723 1KKVE5321GL237984 |
CT 75742A CT AE17435 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 2, 2025 | 0385001446 | LYNCHBURG SC | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMN7LL852310 |
CT BG65337 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 25, 2025 | 3011001859 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | I | 4 | — | LIPPINCOTT | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHSDM2H4HK004590 |
CT AU40438 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 21, 2025 | 1620001077 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | II | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKWD49X9KJ311059 1KKVE5325EL235197 |
CT 67788A CT W21523 |
| September 8, 2025 | CQ00004617 | H-BARNSTABLE, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHSDM2H4FK002447 |
CT AE31249 |
| 392.16B-CPASS | Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PEIFER,BRADLEY | 1 | July 12, 2025 |
| THOMPSON, DENROY | 1 | January 6, 2025 |
| CROSSGROVE, JARRETT | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
| DAVID Z KENDALL | 1 | June 10, 2024 |
| EUGENE BASS | 1 | January 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 15, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2025 | Cargo | On file |
| November 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 4, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
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