PHOENIX COMMUNICATIONS INC
Joins 32 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 15.8% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 47.1% vs peer 14.3% Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — PHOENIX COMMUNICATIONS INC (USDOT 1290132) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 15.8% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 47.1% vs peer 14.3% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1290132/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 1290132
Active
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Company officer: SPENCER AUSTIN
Company officer 2: MARK LANGEVIN
Utilities
Construction
Based in SHREWSBURY, MA
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 15.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 47.1% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=11897 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
1290132
In FMCSA records since
Sep 29, 2004 (~22y)
Company officer
SPENCER AUSTIN
Company officer 2
MARK LANGEVIN
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Utilities, Construction
Fleet size
87 units
Drivers
72
Annual mileage
2,448,837 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (774) 402-0914
Email: [email protected]
Physical
25 BOWDITCH DRIVE
SHREWSBURY, MA 01545
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
1290132
In FMCSA records since
Sep 29, 2004 (~22y)
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
2,448,837 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
47.1%
vs
23.4%
+23.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate
15.8%
vs
6.7%
+9.1 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.41
vs
1.80
-0.39
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 54 | 33 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 61 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.38% | 18.75% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
87
Drivers
72
Inspections
61
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
47.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
11
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 47.1% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 11,897 ACTIVE carriers operating 43–131 power units (±50% of this carrier's 87 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
15.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 11,897 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
47.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 11,897 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +32.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
2023-12
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 25 | |
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Isuzu | 8 | |
| Sull | 3 | |
| Sulla | 2 | |
| Sure | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| B Wis | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.22 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | — | 1.72 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 7.21 | 7 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (61 rows) View all 61 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89201492 | Oct 7, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-FALL RIVER | — | 1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 88635631 | Aug 7, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-SHREWSBURY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88400480 | Jul 14, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-GRAFTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Isuzu
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88357783 | Jul 7, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-WESTPORT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.43D-B, 392.2-SLLLR, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87737837 | Apr 30, 2026 | MA | 1 | MA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87700281 | Apr 28, 2026 | MA | 2 | S-GOSHEN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87546143 | Apr 10, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-SOMERSET |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86636896 | Dec 23, 2025 | CT | 1 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86527497 | Dec 9, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-DEDHAM |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86401648 | Nov 21, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 86361149 | Nov 18, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTWOOD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86281012 | Nov 6, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 86156705 | Oct 27, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WALTHAM |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86037472 | Oct 14, 2025 | CT | 3 | FARMINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 86026279 | Oct 10, 2025 | CT | 3 | DANBURY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85851169 | Sep 23, 2025 | MA | 1 | H-LUDLOW |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 85824650 | Sep 18, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85676372 | Sep 4, 2025 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.3A1-F, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 85679643 | Aug 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | PREBLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100B-C, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 85525890 | Aug 19, 2025 | CT | 3 | WALLINGFORD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 85134631 | Jul 1, 2025 | NY | 2 | VICTOR NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.3-F, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 84781800 | May 20, 2025 | NY | 1 | OWEGO NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84513553 | Apr 22, 2025 | NY | 1 | MOUNT MORRIS NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.41-BNPB, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 84404016 | Apr 14, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-ROWLEY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84185894 | Mar 21, 2025 | CT | 2 | WALLINGFORD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
10 | 393.75A1-TAORETA, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.41-BNPB | Yes |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2400388654 | Oct 12, 2024 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0024025434 | Sep 30, 2024 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0031434 | Sep 21, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004206210 | Dec 16, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004205532 | Dec 13, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004135597 | Jun 28, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003627604 | Jan 16, 2019 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003043687 | Dec 16, 2015 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1002968360 | Jun 4, 2015 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002980871 | Jun 4, 2015 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002258526 | Feb 8, 2013 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION SCALE | CT | 7 | 2 |
| H-WESTON | MA | 5 | 2 |
| H-AUBURN | MA | 3 | 1 |
| WALLINGFORD | CT | 2 | 2 |
| H-BOLTON | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-CHICOPEE | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-DEDHAM | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-LUDLOW | MA | 2 | 1 |
| H-STURBRIDGE | MA | 2 | 0 |
| DANBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(1) | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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