MLH CARRIER SERVICES INC
USDOT 2159104 • 2 BLACKBERRY LANE, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-581061 | REVOKED | Apr 27, 2010 | Oct 23, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5925574 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2022 | Sep 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5925574 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2022 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704861 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704861 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 9, 2017 | Oct 23, 2017 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704861 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2016 | Jul 15, 2017 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704861 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2014 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704861 | REPLACED | Dec 2, 2014 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704861 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Dec 7, 2014 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704861 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Dec 2, 2014 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704044 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2012 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2704044 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2011 | Sep 19, 2012 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2703903 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2010 | Jul 15, 2011 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2703671 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2010 | Jan 8, 2011 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2703671 | REPLACED | May 14, 2010 | Dec 6, 2010 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5002173 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2007 | Apr 21, 2010 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5001615 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2007 | Jul 24, 2007 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5001615 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2007 | Aug 24, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5925574 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5925574 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704861 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| NAMECHG | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704861 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2017 | Oct 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704861 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2017 | Jul 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704861 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704861 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704861 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2014 | Dec 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704861 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2014 | Dec 2, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704044 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2704044 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2703903 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2703671 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2011 | Jan 8, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2703671 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2010 | Dec 6, 2010 |
| CANCEL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5002173 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5001615 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2007 | Aug 24, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5001615 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2007 | Jul 24, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-581061 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-581061 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-581061 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC581061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC581061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 7, 2017 | REVOKED | Oct 23, 2017 |
| MC581061 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 |
| MC581061 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2014 |
| MC581061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 16, 2012 | REVOKED | Jul 24, 2017 |
| MC581061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 8, 2007 | REVOKED | Apr 27, 2010 |
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
3 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(d) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Darien | 95-S | ...G00962 | MLH CARRIER SERVICES INC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records