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ATS EQUIPMENT INC
Boston, MA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 853043
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
853043
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 31, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2000
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
33 Locust St, Boston, MA 02125
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John N. Connolly
Officer 2
Brian Connolly
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | 0084001286 | LINCOLN RI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKZD49X2MJ471316 1LH440VH0M1B29507 |
MA 8025B ME 259343F |
| May 20, 2026 | DY00001656 | MA, MA | II | 2 | 1 | SELF/SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TOWBA |
1FDUF5GT6PEC91576 1F9ET2223NR323905 |
MA X76335 NH T759292 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | 0070001598 | PROVIDENCE RI | II | 13 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKZD40X5GJ108834 40FSK5330S1043883 |
MA 96657 ME 5439970 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | DQ00003172 | H-WESTON, MA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKDDB0X14J067094 40FSK4524P1042449 |
MA 61665 ME 5165725 |
| April 10, 2025 | 1395000097 | WINDHAM NH, US | I | 1 | 1 | ATS | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD TAMAR |
1FDUF5GT5MDA14175 2EP33030521020521 |
MA W61452 NH CE25767 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 3, 2025 | PD65000117 | BOSTON MA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKZD40X5GJ108834 40FSK5330S1043883 |
MA 96657 NH 5439970 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| December 13, 2024 | CK00003715 | S-BOSTON, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT5MDA14175 |
MA W61452 |
| 392.2SLTRS | State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 11, 2024 | DS00001099 | S-LYNN, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT5MDA14175 |
MA W61452 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 24, 2024 | CX00000928 | H-AUBURN, MA | I | 8 | — | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HDSN |
1FDUF5GT6PEC91576 10HHD1403J2000089 |
MA X76335 MA D45657 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 19, 2024 | DS00000858 | S-STONEHAM, MA | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD CRONKHITE INDUSTRIES |
1FDUF5GT5MDA14175 47334212XB1000158 |
MA W61452 NH T619586 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.106B | OOSCargo not immobilized or secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA9
RI2
US1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Semi-trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT5MDA14175 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT6PEC91576 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X5GJ108834 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2MJ471316 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5330S1043883 | 2 | 1 |
| Hdsn | — | 10HHD1403J2000089 | 1 | — |
| Towba | Semi-trailer | 1F9ET2223NR323905 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH0M1B29507 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X14J067094 | 1 | — |
| Tamar | — | 2EP33030521020521 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LN0X9CM150347 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Talbert | Flatbed · 45 ft | 40FSK4524P1042449 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5332E1033375 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Cronkhite Industries | Flatbed · 21 ft | 47334212XB1000158 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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