CITALA TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 2946177 โ€ข 478 CHATHAM ST APT 2, LYNN, MA, 01902

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,946,177
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5082088649
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
599,431
Physical Address
478 CHATHAM ST APT 2, LYNN, MA, 01902
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 42.3%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 18.9 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 โ€” Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 2, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-997262ACTIVEUnknownNov 5, 2018

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5005666ON FILENov 2, 2018Dec 14, 2018

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5005666NAME CHANGEDAug 14, 2017Dec 10, 2018
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5005666REPLACEDAug 14, 2017Nov 2, 2018
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5005666CANCELLEDMar 1, 2017Sep 8, 2017
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5005666REPLACEDMar 1, 2017Aug 14, 2017
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5005666CANCELLEDDec 14, 2016Mar 10, 2017
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5005666REPLACEDDec 14, 2016Mar 1, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5005666BIPD/PrimaryDec 14, 2018Dec 14, 2018
TERM/CANCLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5005666BIPD/PrimaryDec 10, 2018Dec 10, 2018
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5005666BIPD/PrimaryNov 2, 2018Nov 2, 2018
TERM/CANCLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5005666BIPD/PrimarySep 8, 2017Sep 8, 2017
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5005666BIPD/PrimaryAug 14, 2017Aug 14, 2017
TERM/CANCLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5005666BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2017Mar 10, 2017
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5005666BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2017

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC997262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 5, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 5, 2018
MC997262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 14, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2017
MC997262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 2, 2017
MC997262MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 20, 2016โ€”Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
40%
Unsafe Driving
50%

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

Inspections
26
Violations
86
22 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
42.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states โ€ข 26 inspections

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Violation Summary (86 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (86 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general655Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak55โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)31โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub20โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20โ€”General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43A-TSVBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
42.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+18.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.31vs nat'l 1.80
+1.51 above avg

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

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 23, 202586157688ITAWAMBA COUNTYMSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Oct 17, 202586087951VAIL AZAZLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3395.8E-HOSPD, 393.60DYes
Oct 10, 202586040106BOSSIER CITY LALALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2395.8E1PC, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 5, 202585966752GREENWICH SCALE EASTBOUNDNJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-HLLH, 393.55C1-B, 393.100C-CNo
Sep 10, 202585768457I-10 EBNMLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2LV, 393.9TSYes
May 30, 202584818213DANBURY SCALECTLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER6393.55D1-B, 393.55E-B, 393.43A-TSVYes
Mar 11, 202584111215MINDEN LALALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Mar 4, 202584050334LEWISTONMELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Jan 7, 202583600070VERNON SB REST AREAVTLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER4396.5-HL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 22, 202482993491IH40 EB IH40 EBTXLevel 3GRDN SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Aug 29, 202482583744KITTERY - SCALESMELevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
Aug 19, 202482419898H-ROWLEYMALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5395.8(e)(1), 395.22(g), 393.11No
Aug 13, 202482370285KITTERY - SCALESMELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75(a)(3), 396.17(c)Yes
May 20, 202481672715I-77 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
May 9, 202481588243KITTERY - SCALESMELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.75(a), 393.88Yes
Apr 18, 202481407140KITTERYMELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Jan 5, 202480607305SAN SIMON AZAZLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.45B2-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.24Yes
Nov 27, 202380236299LAUDERDALE COUNTYMSLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Nov 24, 202380229068UNIONCTLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR12396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.47(e)Yes
Sep 26, 202379769484KEWANEEMSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0โ€”No
Sep 19, 202379692373YORKMELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Sep 16, 202379686426RoadsidePALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER12390.21T(b), 393.9(a), 383.51(a)Yes
Sep 12, 202379841423AT INTERSECTION OF E MOTEL DRNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 1, 202379564915WATERFORD SCALE N/BCTLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR15393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Jun 6, 202378826878ROADSIDENJLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0โ€”No
Jun 1, 202378812882PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SOUTHBOUNDUTLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17(c), 395.8(e)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total ยท 43.8% OOS
2024-042025-10
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

KITTERY - SCALES3 ยท 3 OOS
DANBURY SCALE1 ยท 1 OOS
WATERFORD SCALE N/B1 ยท 1 OOS
UNION1 ยท 1 OOS
VAIL AZ1 ยท 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 14, 2025MEINJURY01GRAYSHAKER RD...BP4730CITALA TRANSPORTATION INC
Jun 11, 2017TXTOW00โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 14, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in ME
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 14, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Nov 5, 2018
Authority
Nov 2, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Sep 8, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Aug 14, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jun 11, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary

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