MICHAEL J PUSHARD JR
USDOT 2333492 • DBA: PUSHARD TRUCKING • 1 PUSHARD LANE, CHELSEA, ME, 04330
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-796728 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP26619A | ON FILE | Oct 27, 2016 | Jun 23, 2021 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP26619A | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2016 | Jun 2, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3892260 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN149766 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2015 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN132258 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 24, 2013 | Feb 24, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA5473657 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2012 | Aug 24, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP26619A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP26619A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3892260 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN149766 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN132258 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2015 | Feb 24, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA5473657 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2013 | Aug 24, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-796728 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC796728 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2021 |
| MC796728 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2016 |
| MC796728 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 4, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC796728 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2013 |
| MC796728 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2012 | REVOKED | Feb 24, 2015 |
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 • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 6 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 86079217 | CHELSEA | ME | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 8, 2025 | 84640312 | RICHMOND | ME | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 6, 2025 | 84601221 | CHELSEA | ME | Level 5 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 83610608 | CHELSEA | ME | Level 5 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82823700 | H-CHELMSFORD | MA | Level 2 | TRIM SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82324799 | SIDNEY - SCALES | ME | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 5, 2024 | 81529256 | SIDNEY - SCALES | ME | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 81024847 | CHELSEA | ME | Level 2 | TRIM SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 30, 2023 | 80035326 | SIDNEY - SCALES | ME | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 78489055 | CHELSEA | ME | Level 5 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 78449132 | SIDNEY | ME | Level 5 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHELMSFORD | RTE 495 S MM 88.4 | ...F06460 | PUSHARD TRUCKING |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records