MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS INC
USDOT 299959 • DBA: CHUCK & EDDIES USED AUTO PARTS TARDUCCI'S JUNK YARD INC AUTO PARTS DEPOT • 384 OLD TURNPIKE ROAD, SOUTHINGTON, CT, 06479
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-1303780 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMIS INSURANCE SOCIETY INC | BIPD/Primary | 324952 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO1642046 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2021 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO1642046 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2021 | Feb 7, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CUMIS INSURANCE SOCIETY INC | 324952 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO1642046 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO1642046 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1303780 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2025 |
| MC1303780 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 2021 | — | 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
6 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | 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:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LHLOWR | Lighting - Headlamps - Both obscured when required to be on | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | 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:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(e) | 390.21(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW HAVEN | 17-N | ...001128 | MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS INC |
| Sep 16, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHINGTON | 84-E | ...216330 | MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS INC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | East Lyme | 95-N | ...001128 | MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS INC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NEW HAVEN | WHALLEY AV | ...142321 | CHUCK & EDDIES USED AUTO PARTS TARDUCCI'S JUNK YARD INC AUTO PARTS DEPOT |
| Apr 4, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTHINGTON | OLD TURNPIKE RD | ...265280 | CHUCK & EDDIES USED AUTO PARTS TARDUCCI'S JUNK YARD INC AUTO PARTS DEPOT |
| Aug 13, 2019 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2016 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2014 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2012 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records