RED LINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 1293749 • DBA: REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS • 1133 COUNTY ST, TAUNTON, MA, 02780
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012058 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012058 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020096203 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2020 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020018832 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020018832 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 61062400003 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2008 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 61062400003 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2008 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 61062400003 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 91150400002 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2006 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 91150400002 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2006 | Jul 9, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012058 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012058 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020096203 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020018832 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2020 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 61062400003 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020018832 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 61062400003 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 91150400002 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2008 | Jul 9, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 61062400003 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2008 | Apr 4, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 91150400002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2008 | Apr 4, 2008 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC548616 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2022 |
| MC548616 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2013 |
| MC548616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC548616 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 2, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 80 inspections
Violation Summary (159 violations from 80 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11A-QMC | Unqualified driver | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.207B-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Truck and truck tractor cab access violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-I | Illness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.84-FL | Floors defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYEL | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDMFW | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VURB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:398.8D1-MW | Migrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.400(a) | Hazmat labeling on packages | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (80 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATTLEBORO | RTE 95 NB MM 5.3 | ...252966 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Dec 5, 2024 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROCKTON | RTE 24 S MM 31.4 | ...083990 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Jun 4, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTON | RTE 95 N MM 39 | ...024492 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Dec 26, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW HARTFORD | 202-N | ...252966 | RED LINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Aug 28, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARLBOROUGH | RTE 495 S MM 65.8 | ...KJ6741 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Dec 16, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAUGUS | RTE 1 S @ BROADWAY | ...083990 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Nov 1, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOBURN | RTE 95 S X 54 | ...087944 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Sep 14, 2022 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | QUINCY | 322 SQUANTUM ST WEST | ...026199 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Mar 9, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 SOUTH | ...003911 | RED LINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 7, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRFIELD | 95-S | ...001480 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Aug 12, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEBSTER | THOMPSON RD @ E MAIN ST | ...057046 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Aug 3, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILTON | ADAMS ST @ BRYANT AVE | ...001480 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Aug 2, 2021 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RANDOLPH | RAMP FROM RTE. 93 NB TO RT 24 SB MM 3.8 | ...KJ6741 | REDLINE FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Jun 8, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2020 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2017 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2015 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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