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M & S EXPRESS INC

NORTH READING, MA

USDOT 15105 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in NORTH READING, MA

M & S EXPRESS INC is a individual based in NORTH READING, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 15105. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 5 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

M & S EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 5 drivers, organized as an individual, based in North Reading, MA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
8
Drivers
5
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
7 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Insurance
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Feb 1, 2019
Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC097580
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Mack, Bushog/loa, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
94 MAIN ST
NORTH READING, MA 01864
Phone: 7813958772
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 15105
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 166,152 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,869 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 4 0 0.0% Dec 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 4
Bushog/Loa 1
Hyundai Translead 1
Pullman Tr 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86614017 Dec 19, 2025 MA 2 H-LEXINGTON
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 89098 · 1M1AW02Y0AN010182
2 392.2-SLLLR, 393.83E No
85162894 Jun 26, 2025 MA 1 BOSTON MA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 12376 · 1M1AE06Y35N021356
3 392.2-SLLTL, 393.47E, 393.40A-B No
84640047 May 7, 2025 MA 3 H-MEDFORD
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 51564 · 1M1AW02Y9AN010181
0 — No
84369903 Apr 4, 2025 MA 2 BOSTON MA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 12376 · 1M1AE06Y35N021356
1 393.9A-LSLI No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MATBC0033595 Aug 23, 2024 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA1001451994 Feb 17, 2010 MA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NH-000021306 Jan 4, 2006 NH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MA1000539494 Jan 7, 2005 MA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MA1000241189 Feb 21, 2003 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA0000003406 Nov 11, 1999 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MA0000003373 Oct 4, 1999 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC097580
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN256043 91X Feb 1, 2019 On file ACTIVE
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK0190177 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2017 Feb 1, 2019 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TN665833 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2015 Feb 1, 2017 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK5710145 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2014 Mar 1, 2015 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK5710145 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2014 Feb 1, 2015 REPLACED
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. 3B185716 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2012 Feb 1, 2014 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5058466 BIPD/Primary Feb 7, 2011 Feb 1, 2011 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5058466 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2011 Feb 1, 2012 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5058466 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2011 Feb 29, 2012 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5058466 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2011 Feb 7, 2011 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-0489B768-TIL CARGO Jul 6, 2010 Mar 4, 2015 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TN657512 BIPD/Primary Jun 7, 2010 Feb 1, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TN657512 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2010 Jul 6, 2010 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TN657512 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2010 Jun 7, 2010 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5053601 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2007 Feb 1, 2010 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 3950693 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2006 Mar 7, 2007 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 3950693 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2006 Feb 1, 2007 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY XY7619 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2004 Feb 1, 2004 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CAR3763821-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2004 Feb 1, 2006 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-0489B768-TIL-04 CARGO Feb 1, 2004 Jul 6, 2010 NAME CHANGED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY XY7619 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2003 Feb 6, 2004 CANCELLED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY WS7681 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2002 Feb 1, 2003 REPLACED
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY CPA 0074007 CARGO Feb 1, 2002 Feb 1, 2004 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AT271100123006 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 1993 Feb 24, 2002 CANCELLED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. K01 711 001230 07 CARGO Feb 23, 1991 Feb 24, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 1, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Feb 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 4, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  5. Mar 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Feb 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Feb 29, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  9. Feb 7, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Feb 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  11. Feb 16, 2011
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Feb 7, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Feb 7, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  14. Feb 7, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Feb 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  16. Feb 1, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jul 6, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jul 6, 2010
    insurance
    NAMECHG — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  19. Jun 21, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Jun 7, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Feb 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  22. Mar 7, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  23. Feb 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  24. Feb 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Feb 6, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Feb 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Feb 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Feb 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Apr 3, 2002
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Feb 24, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  31. Feb 24, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BOSTON MA MA 2 0
H-LEXINGTON MA 1 0
H-MEDFORD MA 1 0
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How to verify M & S EXPRESS INC

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  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about M & S EXPRESS INC

Is M & S EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. M & S EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 15105 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is M & S EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
M & S EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has M & S EXPRESS INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for M & S EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is M & S EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
M & S EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is M & S EXPRESS INC based? ▾
M & S EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 94 MAIN ST, NORTH READING, Massachusetts 01864. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does M & S EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. M & S EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC097580). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does M & S EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
M & S EXPRESS INC self-reports 8 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has M & S EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for M & S EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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