MIDDLESEX CORPORATION THE
MIDDLESEX CORPORATION THE is a large fleet, operating 143 power units and 140 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Littleton, MA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 7.1% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MIDDLESEX CORPORATION THE (USDOT 301681) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/301681/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 18.2% (better). n=6760 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 123 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.14% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MIDDLESEX CORPORATION THE had 14 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 7.1%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MA (6) and FL (5).
7.1% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (11.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 143 power units (large fleet) and 140 drivers; Ford, Western Star, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,760 ACTIVE carriers operating 71–215 power units (±50% of this carrier's 143 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 9 | |
| Mack | 4 | |
| Western Star | 2 | |
| Dors | 1 | |
| Eagb | 1 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Interstate | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 | |
| Stem | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 3.23 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88526299 | Jul 25, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88425446 | Jul 16, 2026 | MA | 2 | S-METHUEN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LBL, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87846270 | May 14, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-LANCASTER |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87818271 | May 12, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87400377 | Mar 26, 2026 | CT | 1 | UNION SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86856903 | Jan 22, 2026 | CT | 2 | ct-waterford-scale-n/b |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.11A1-LRR, 393.60D, 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| 86395249 | Nov 21, 2025 | FL | 2 | SANFORD FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 85948758 | Oct 1, 2025 | FL | 2 | ORLANDO FL |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85765859 | Sep 11, 2025 | FL | 1 | ORLANDO FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84449712 | Apr 17, 2025 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84322698 | Apr 2, 2025 | FL | 2 | KISSIMMEE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83496930 | Dec 30, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-HAVERHILL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83202807 | Nov 19, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-TEWKSBURY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.16AD, 396.9D2-FTF, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83130711 | Nov 10, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-RANDOLPH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82479120 | Aug 22, 2024 | FL | 3 | WINTER GARDEN FL |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Stem
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82263527 | Jul 30, 2024 | MA | 2 | H-SOMERSET |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2, 393.60(d), 391.45(b) | No |
| 81649391 | May 20, 2024 | CT | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80923823 | Feb 15, 2024 | FL | 1 | APOPKA FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95(f), 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 79779312 | Sep 28, 2023 | MA | 3 | H-SHREWSBURY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79533165 | Jul 12, 2023 | FL | 2 | MCSAP HCC I-75 HILLSBOROUGH |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.100(b), 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78875358 | Jun 8, 2023 | FL | 2 | SR-429 X TILDEN RD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78725697 | May 24, 2023 | NH | 2 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL8847078701 | Jun 9, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2425102301 | May 19, 2021 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1003913968 | Dec 19, 2020 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1003902833 | Nov 23, 2020 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2406429600 | Jul 31, 2020 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CT2000125229 | Mar 19, 2020 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002290114 | Sep 19, 2012 | MA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1000322282 | Oct 16, 2003 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA0000000888 | Nov 16, 1995 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| APOPKA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| KISSIMMEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC I-75 HILLSBOROUGH | FL | 1 | 1 |
| PALM COAST FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| SANFORD FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| SR-429 X TILDEN RD | FL | 1 | 1 |
| WINTER GARDEN FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| H-HAVERHILL | MA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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