PUTNAM & SONS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 226354 • 844 DIXON HILL ROAD, TOWANDA, PA, 18848
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-490099 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 16, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03634180 | ON FILE | Aug 27, 2021 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CIM00000049520J | ON FILE | Mar 16, 2011 | Apr 23, 2014 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3634180 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X06602 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2011 | May 3, 2021 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CIM00000049520J | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2010 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-QJM271 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2010 | Jan 7, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X06602 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2010 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X06602 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 4, 2010 | Apr 11, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-QJM271 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2010 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CIM00000049520J | NAME CHANGED | Dec 4, 2010 | Apr 11, 2011 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CIM00000044092B | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN590319 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN590319 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN590319 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2007 | Jan 10, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN517714 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 4, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN517714 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 4, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0018464 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2005 | Dec 4, 2006 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0018464 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2005 | Dec 4, 2006 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0018454 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 4, 2005 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0018454 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 4, 2005 |
| ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | Q05 6030131 WO | REPLACED | May 24, 2004 | Dec 4, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0013953 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2004 | Dec 4, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0013953 | REPLACED | May 21, 2004 | May 24, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03634180 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3634180 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X06602 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2021 | May 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CIM00000049520J | CARGO | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X06602 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 11, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CIM00000049520J | CARGO | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 11, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CIM00000049520J | CARGO | Mar 16, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X06602 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590319 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2011 | Jan 10, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-QJM271 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2011 | Jan 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-QJM271 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2010 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590319 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2010 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CIM00000044092B | CARGO | Dec 4, 2010 | Dec 4, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590319 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN517714 | CARGO | Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 4, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN517714 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 4, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018464 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 4, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018464 | CARGO | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 4, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018454 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2005 | Dec 4, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018454 | CARGO | Dec 4, 2005 | Dec 4, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0013953 | CARGO | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 4, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CO. | Q05 6030131 WO | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 4, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0013953 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2004 | May 24, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-490099 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC490099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 |
| MC490099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2011 |
| MC490099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 24, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC490099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2007 |
| MC490099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2006 |
| MC490099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 |
| MC490099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2004 |
| MC490099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2004 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2009 |
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
2 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87456840 | TOWANDA TOWNSHIP PA | PA | Level 3 | KENWORTH N TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87299760 | TOWANDA TOWNSHIP PA | PA | Level 3 | PEERLESS SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 86299241 | ON GOLDEN MILE RD 284 FEET EAS | PA | Level 3 | KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85499901 | NICHOLS NY | NY | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.11A1-LBL | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84377224 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 84317370 | ON US HIGHWAY 6 229 FEET EAST | PA | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.55C1-B | No |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83404775 | ON ROUTE 6 1411 FEET WEST OF R | PA | Level 3 | PITJ SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 78393961 | Roadside | PA | Level 2 | KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 396.5(b), 393.51, 392.2 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2009 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records