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NORTHERN VALLEY FARMS INC
DBA: John Baggott Farms
Suffield, CT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 976637
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
71.4% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
976637
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 6, 2001
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
137 East St S, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John D Baggott
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%
Ranks in the 94th 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
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | EQ00000083 | MA, MA | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT5DHBX3505 |
CT BC74720 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | DG00001806 | MA, MA | I | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT5DHBX3505 |
CT BC74720 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 21, 2025 | 3120005662 | WILLINGTON, CT | II | 3 | 1 | NORTHERN VALLEY FARMS INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHLJ9X9JM199536 |
CT BX78305 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | 0558001343 | ASHFORD, CT | III | 5 | 2 | NORTHERN VALLEY FARMS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHLJ9X9JM199536 |
CT BX78305 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.19TA | Motor Carrier or Intermodal Equipment Provider must file Form MCS-150, Form MCS-150B or Form MCS-150C with FMCSA before beginning operations | |||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | DR00001758 | H-SPRINGFIELD, MA | II | 9 | 5 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPHD49X77N743118 1JJV532BXGL918667 |
CT 64758A ME 5105366 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 16, 2025 | DS00002127 | H-WOBURN, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML1FH618460 |
CT BH62642 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 23, 2025 | EA00000176 | H-WILMINGTON, MA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT5DHBX3505 |
CT BC74720 |
| January 9, 2025 | 3010999785 | EAST GRANBY, CT | I | 12 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAN2BH336603 |
CT AW28040 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 30, 2024 | DK00000174 | H-NORTHBORO, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML1FH618460 |
CT BH62642 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 21, 2023 | 3022000034 | UNION SCALE, CT | I | 4 | 2 | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML1FH618460 |
CT BH62642 |
| 393.65C | OOSImproper securement of fuel tank | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA5
CT3
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Dry Van
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT5DHBX3505 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML1FH618460 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9X9JM199536 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN2BH336603 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXGL918667 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X77N743118 | 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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