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MARTINEAU GARAGE INC

USDOT 15126 • DBA: MARTINEAU'S TOWING SERVICE INC • 27 HAVERHILL STREET, METHUEN, MA, 01844

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
15,126
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Massachusetts
Phone
9786829382
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
213,800
BOC-3 Agent
#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
Physical Address
27 HAVERHILL STREET, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Contact
Phone: 9786829382

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 15.8%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 9.1 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 31, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-298856DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-106724ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021
Common CarrierMC-106724REVOKEDMay 24, 2001Jun 28, 2010

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020001622ON FILEOct 31, 2014Jul 1, 2014
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICACARGOQT-660-0019B525-TILON FILEOct 5, 2005Jun 18, 2010

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020001622REPLACEDOct 4, 2012Jul 1, 2014
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary67184400004CANCELLEDJul 1, 2011Oct 4, 2012
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 7533414CANCELLEDJul 6, 2010Jan 10, 2011
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary278296REPLACEDJun 22, 2007Jul 6, 2010
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryS05074REPLACEDAug 8, 2006Jun 22, 2007
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryS05074CANCELLEDAug 8, 2006Aug 15, 2007
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/PrimarySAP 208 242 41 39REPLACEDJun 22, 2005Jun 1, 2005
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/PrimarySAP2082424139CANCELLEDJun 1, 2005Jun 22, 2006
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICACARGOQT660-0019B525-TIL-03CANCELLEDOct 5, 2003Dec 15, 2018
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGBIPD/PrimaryMGL1082093426CANCELLEDJun 22, 2001Jun 1, 2005
NATIONAL FIRE INS. CO. OF HARTFORDBIPD/PrimaryMGL1082093426REPLACEDJun 22, 1998Jun 22, 2001
ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryQ3L 092 083-00CANCELLEDDec 31, 1995Mar 8, 2001
ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryQ3L 092 07500CANCELLEDDec 6, 1995Mar 9, 2001
ARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryQ3L 082 74600REPLACEDDec 31, 1991Dec 31, 1995
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCBU600443CANCELLEDJan 1, 1985Aug 1, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT660-0019B525-TIL-03CARGODec 15, 2018Dec 15, 2018
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020001622BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2014Jul 1, 2014
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020001622BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2014Jul 1, 2014
CANCELARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY67184400004BIPD/PrimaryOct 4, 2012Oct 4, 2012
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 7533414BIPD/PrimaryJan 10, 2011Jan 10, 2011
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.278296BIPD/PrimaryJul 6, 2010Jul 6, 2010
CANCELTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT-660-0019B525-TILCARGOJun 18, 2010Jun 18, 2010
TERM/CANCLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYS05074BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2007Aug 15, 2007
TERM/REPLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYS05074BIPD/PrimaryJun 22, 2007Jun 22, 2007
CANCELAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGSAP2082424139BIPD/PrimaryJun 22, 2006Jun 22, 2006
CANCELAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGMGL1082093426BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2005Jun 1, 2005
TERM/REPLAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READINGSAP 208 242 41 39BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2005Jun 1, 2005
CANCELONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCBU600443CARGOAug 1, 2002Aug 1, 2002
TERM/REPLNATIONAL FIRE INS. CO. OF HARTFORDMGL1082093426BIPD/PrimaryJun 22, 2001Jun 22, 2001
CANCELARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE COQ3L 092 07500BIPD/PrimaryMar 9, 2001Mar 9, 2001
CANCELARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE COQ3L 092 083-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2001Mar 8, 2001
TERM/REPLARBELLA MUTUAL INSURANCE COQ3L 082 74600BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 1995Dec 31, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-106724INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-106724INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-106724INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-106724INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-106724INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-106724INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
—MC-298856INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (12 events)

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Authority Action History (12 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJul 9, 2021—Unknown
MC106724CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 26, 2015—Unknown
MC106724COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 24, 2007
MC106724CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 24, 2007
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 9, 2006REVOKEDJan 18, 2011
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 9, 2006REVOKEDJun 28, 2010
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 27, 2001REVOKEDJun 7, 2005
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 27, 2001REVOKEDOct 15, 2002
MC298856MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDApr 24, 1996—Unknown
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 1985REVOKEDMay 21, 2001
MC106724MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 1985REVOKEDMay 21, 2001

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
30%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
16%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
19
Violations
60
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
31.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
15.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (60 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps513Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued418Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B1-AAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDMFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)10—Unknown
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
31.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+8.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
15.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+9.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.16vs nat'l 1.80
+1.36 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 3, 202686944830H-WOBURNMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.41APC, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Nov 20, 202586382498HOOKSETTNHLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.95A1, 393.95K-EE, 391.11B1-AYes
Nov 4, 202586233203H-WILMINGTONMALevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C2-B, 393.75A1-TEPBMYes
Jun 10, 202584911515YORK - SCALESMELevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 19, 202584728518H-ROWLEYMALevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.11B1-A, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.16ADYes
Apr 30, 202584640106RoadsideMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 16, 202584427752H-CHELMSFORDMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK10393.9A-LTSI, 393.55C1-B, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Apr 3, 202584314927H-ROWLEYMALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPC, 393.9A-LSLINo
Mar 11, 202584088171H-METHUENMALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 393.71H10-CDDSDM, 393.23-LEUYes
Jan 3, 202583536334YORK - SCALESMELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Dec 31, 202483504741H-LEXINGTONMALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEQP, 393.11A1-LCLNo
Dec 26, 202483485343WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Nov 14, 202483181020WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRYes
Oct 21, 202482963648H-LEXINGTONMALevel 3WITZ SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Apr 30, 202481481594H-WILMINGTONMALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.95(a), 392.2, 393.75(g)Yes
Feb 15, 202480870425SIDNEYMELevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.8(f)(1), 393.9(a)No
Feb 1, 202480751896WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2, 396.17(c), 376.11(d)(1)No
Nov 28, 202380274162COLCHESTER NB WSVTLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9(a), 393.75(c), 393.205(a)Yes
Jun 12, 202378872848H-TYNGSBOROUGHMALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 53.3% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND3 · 1 OOS
H-LEXINGTON2
YORK - SCALES2
H-WILMINGTON2 · 2 OOS
H-ROWLEY2 · 1 OOS
HOOKSETT1 · 1 OOS
H-CHELMSFORD1 · 1 OOS
COLCHESTER NB WS1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving16 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness4 · 3 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 6, 2024MATOW00METHUENBURNHAM RD @ GREEN ST...411805MARTINEAU'S TOWING SERVICE INC
Jan 26, 2023MAINJURY01CHELMSFORDRTE 495 N X 88...B43822MARTINEAU'S TOWING SERVICE INC
Dec 23, 2009MATOW00————
Mar 6, 2007MAINJURY01————
Nov 13, 2006MAINJURY01————
May 16, 2006NHINJURY01————
Apr 9, 2006MAINJURY01————
Jun 24, 2004MAINJURY01————
May 17, 2004MATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 6, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-106724
Dec 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
Jul 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 4, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 10, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 6, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 28, 2010
Authority
Common Carrier authority revoked
Docket MC-106724
Jun 18, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
Dec 23, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 22, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 6, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 13, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 22, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING • BIPD/Primary
May 16, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 9, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING • BIPD/Primary
Jun 24, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 17, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 22, 2001
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL FIRE INS. CO. OF HARTFORD • BIPD/Primary

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