JOSEPH'S TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1233685 • 44 JAMES ST, MEDFORD, MA, 02155
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,233,685
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7813962500
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
42
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
700,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
44 JAMES ST, MEDFORD, MA, 02155
Contact
Phone: 7813962500
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 31, 2011
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-449943 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0574590-00 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2014 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR 0574590-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2011 | Mar 30, 2014 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCNL | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2007 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBLCGP | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2007 | Jan 26, 2007 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HVP435 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2007 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAR3737820-00 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2003 | Jan 26, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0574590-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2014 | Mar 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0574590-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCNL | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | HVP435 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2007 | Jan 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BBLCGP | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2007 | Jan 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR3737820-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC449943 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
47
Violations
5
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
42
Crash Records
13
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
6
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
7
Jan
7
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
5
Dec
Jan
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 47 of 47 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 47 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (5 violations from 47 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.11vs nat'l 1.80
-1.69 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (47 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
37 total · 2.7% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance4 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
38
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
10
Crash History (13 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEVERLY | CABOT ST | ...C42694 | JOSEPH'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 19, 2022 | MA | FATAL | 1 | 33 | WALTHAM | 800 NORTH ST | ...098091 | JOSEPH'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOSTON | RTE 93 N X 17 INSIDE ONEIL TUNNEL | ...071482 | JOSEPH'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 4, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2013 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2008 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2008 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 30, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 31, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 31, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2006
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-449943 Certificate
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Crashes13 crash records
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Inspections47 inspection records
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StationS-MEDFORD
44 inspections at this station
StationH-AGAWAM
1 inspection at this station
StationS-BOSTON
1 inspection at this station
BOC-3 AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
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InsurerNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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