FIREBALL TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2939394 • 382 HERCULES DRIVE SUITE 9, COLCHESTER, VT, 05446
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-997036 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 3, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8997055 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7482467 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 5375822 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2018 | Sep 27, 2020 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 5375822 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2018 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS083817 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2017 | Dec 30, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS071380 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 30, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7482467 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 5375822 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2020 | Sep 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 5375822 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8997055 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS083817 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS071380 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2017 | Dec 30, 2017 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC997036 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2020 |
| MC997036 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2018 |
| MC997036 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 |
| MC997036 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 9, 2017 | — | 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
3 states • 119 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from latest 100 of 119 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (119 inspections)
Showing 50 of 119
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...613381 | FIREBALL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 28, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 40 Ref Mrkr 40 18021132 | ...062486 | FIREBALL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 1, 2021 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANCHESTER | I 93 S MM 21.4 | ...433634 | FIREBALL TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 16, 2021 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALPOLE | Rt 12 @ Blackjack Crossing | ...235304 | FIREBALL TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records