DF TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 2584759 • 53 MASON ST, HUDSON, MA, 01749

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:2 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,584,759
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7742852815
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
30,000
Physical Address
53 MASON ST, HUDSON, MA, 01749
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
2 active Out-of-Service orders
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 5, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-905627ACTIVEUnknownAug 7, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5940763ON FILEJul 5, 2025Aug 30, 2025

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5940763REPLACEDJul 5, 2025Aug 6, 2025
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. COBIPD/PrimaryCA983512945REPLACEDJul 5, 2024Jul 5, 2025
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020112034REPLACEDOct 21, 2021Jul 5, 2024
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020112034CANCELLEDOct 21, 2021Aug 7, 2024
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. COBIPD/PrimaryCA2488508REPLACEDAug 12, 2020Oct 21, 2021
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020087847REPLACEDAug 9, 2019Aug 12, 2020
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020069872REPLACEDJan 24, 2018Aug 9, 2019
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020069872REPLACEDJan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020069872CANCELLEDJan 24, 2018Feb 23, 2018
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020069872CANCELLEDJan 24, 2018Sep 5, 2019
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020069872REPLACEDDec 8, 2017Jan 24, 2018
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020069872REPLACEDDec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020069872CANCELLEDDec 8, 2017Feb 23, 2018
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020068088REPLACEDSep 25, 2017Dec 8, 2017
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020068088CANCELLEDSep 25, 2017Jan 10, 2018
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBHDNSKCANCELLEDMar 16, 2017Oct 25, 2017
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBHDNSKREPLACEDMar 16, 2017Sep 25, 2017
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary6232753REPLACEDMar 16, 2015Mar 16, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5940763BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2025Aug 30, 2025
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5940763BIPD/PrimaryAug 6, 2025Aug 6, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. COCA983512945BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2025Jul 5, 2025
TERM/CANCLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020112034BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2024Aug 7, 2024
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020112034BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2024Jul 5, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. COCA2488508BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020087847BIPD/PrimaryAug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020
TERM/CANCLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020069872BIPD/PrimarySep 5, 2019Sep 5, 2019
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020069872BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2019Aug 9, 2019
TERM/CANCLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020069872BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2018Feb 23, 2018
TERM/CANCLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020069872BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2018Feb 23, 2018
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020069872BIPD/PrimaryJan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020069872BIPD/PrimaryJan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
TERM/CANCLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020068088BIPD/PrimaryJan 10, 2018Jan 10, 2018
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020068088BIPD/PrimaryDec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020069872BIPD/PrimaryDec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017
TERM/CANCLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBHDNSKBIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2017Oct 25, 2017
TERM/REPLTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYBHDNSKBIPD/PrimarySep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.6232753BIPD/PrimaryMar 16, 2017Mar 16, 2017

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-905627INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC905627COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 4, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 7, 2025
MC905627COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 9, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 12, 2019
MC905627MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 14, 2018Unknown
MC905627COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 28, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 24, 2017
MC905627MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 25, 2015REVOKEDJan 17, 2018

Out-of-Service Orders (2)

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Out-of-Service Orders (2)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Aug 7, 2017New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEAug 7, 2017
May 31, 2016New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEJul 7, 2016

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
58
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states11 inspections

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Violation Summary (58 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (58 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BSRFSHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45A-BLCBBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55A-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.76Sleeper berth equipment defective103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128(b)(1)Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
5.27vs nat'l 1.80
+3.47 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-112026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2025
Authority
Aug 6, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 21, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO • BIPD/Primary
Aug 12, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 10, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 8, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 8, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 25, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2017
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Aug 7, 2017
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Mar 16, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 7, 2016
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
May 31, 2016
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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