COSTA FRUIT&PRODUCE CO
USDOT 164829 • 18 BUNKER HILL INDUSTRIAL PARK, BOSTON, MA, 02129
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
164,829
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
6179128000
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
12,644,103
Physical Address
18 BUNKER HILL INDUSTRIAL PARK, BOSTON, MA, 02129
Mailing Address
PO BOX 290574, BOSTON, MA, 02129
Contact
Phone: 6179128000
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
65%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
94
Violations
98
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.1%
Driver OOS %
7.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Crash Records
22
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
4
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
2
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
5
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 94 of 94 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 94 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (98 violations from 94 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 3 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 2 | 2 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:386.84(a)(1) | 386.84(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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
7.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+0.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.04vs nat'l 1.80
-0.76 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 (94 inspections)
Showing 50 of 94
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
78 total · 10.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
H-ROWLEY8 · 2 OOS
PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB8 · 1 OOS
BOSTON MA5 · 1 OOS
WILLISTON RA NB4 · 1 OOS
YORK - SCALES3 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance29 · 2 OOS
Hours of Service16 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness7 · 4 OOS
Controlled Substances/Alcohol3 · 3 OOS
Unknown2
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
22
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
20
Crash History (22 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERVILLE | RTE 93 NB MM 20 | ...521700 | COSTA FRUIT&PRODUCE CO |
| Jan 25, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | APPLETON ST @ PARK AVE | ...424837 | COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE |
| Jan 5, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDOVER | RTE 93 N @ LOWELL ST | ...847834 | COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE |
| Jan 6, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEDFORD | BOSTON AVE @ COLLEGE AVE | ...420693 | COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE |
| Jul 26, 2021 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKPORT | WEST ST | ...421497 | COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE |
| Oct 22, 2019 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2016 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2016 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2016 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2014 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2014 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2014 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2014 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2012 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2010 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2010 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2010 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2009 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2006 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2001 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 1999 | RI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 1999 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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