DF TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2584759 • 53 MASON ST, HUDSON, MA, 01749
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-905627 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5940763 | ON FILE | Jul 5, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5940763 | REPLACED | Jul 5, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | BIPD/Primary | CA983512945 | REPLACED | Jul 5, 2024 | Jul 5, 2025 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020112034 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2021 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020112034 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2021 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | BIPD/Primary | CA2488508 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020087847 | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 12, 2020 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020069872 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2018 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020069872 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020069872 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020069872 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2018 | Sep 5, 2019 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020069872 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2017 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020069872 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020069872 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020068088 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020068088 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2017 | Jan 10, 2018 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BHDNSK | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BHDNSK | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2017 | Sep 25, 2017 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6232753 | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2015 | Mar 16, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5940763 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5940763 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CA983512945 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2025 | Jul 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020112034 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020112034 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CA2488508 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020087847 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2020 | Aug 12, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020069872 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2019 | Sep 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020069872 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020069872 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020069872 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020069872 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020069872 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020068088 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2018 | Jan 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020068088 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020069872 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BHDNSK | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BHDNSK | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2017 | Sep 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 6232753 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 16, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-905627 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC905627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2025 |
| MC905627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2019 |
| MC905627 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 14, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC905627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2017 |
| MC905627 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 25, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 17, 2018 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2017 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Aug 7, 2017 |
| May 31, 2016 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jul 7, 2016 |
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
7 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BSRFSHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BLCB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.76 | Sleeper berth equipment defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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