EASTERN ICE CO INC
USDOT 251833 • 281 COMMERCE DRIVE, FALL RIVER, MA, 02720-4761
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5301923 | ON FILE | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 8803514 | ON FILE | Sep 22, 2017 | Oct 28, 2017 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | A 9105482 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2018 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020070211 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2018 | Jan 30, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020070211 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020070211 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020070211 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020070211 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2018 | Jan 30, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020070211 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020061649 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2017 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020061649 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2017 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020010200 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020010200 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Jan 4, 2017 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50768400004 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2010 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA8569798 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA8569798 | CANCELLED | Sep 23, 2010 | Jan 17, 2011 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 8803514 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 22, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5301923 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | A 9105482 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020070211 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020070211 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020070211 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020070211 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020061649 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020070211 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2018 | Jan 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020070211 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2018 | Jan 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020061649 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 8803514 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2017 | Oct 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM 8803514 | CARGO | Sep 22, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020010200 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020010200 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2017 | Jan 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 50768400004 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA8569798 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2011 | Jan 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA8569798 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC724332 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2018 |
| MC724332 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2018 |
| MC724332 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2010 |
| MC724332 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2010 |
| MC724332 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC724332 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 2010 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (28 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FALMOUTH | EAST FALMOUTH HWY @ JOHN PARKER RD | ...HW7334 | EASTERN ICE CO INC |
| Jul 29, 2023 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINCOLN | ROUTE 146 | ...AP8488 | EASTERN ICE CO INC |
| May 18, 2022 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST GREENWICH | KING ST | ...846770 | EASTERN ICE CO INC |
| Aug 28, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2016 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2016 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2013 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events