WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC

USDOT 3183843 Active Based in WESTWOOD, MA

WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC is a motor carrier based in WESTWOOD, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3183843. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 3 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 3 drivers, based in Westwood, MA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
7
Drivers
3
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.5% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Chevrolet and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.25 vs 1.80 +1.45
Location & Contact
126 HIGH ROCK LN
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Phone: 7818315515
Registration
USDOT 3183843
Operation C
MCS-150 mileage 15,000 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 145,029 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 145,029 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 145,029 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 4 2 50.0% Nov 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Chevrolet 2
Ford 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86233242 Nov 4, 2025 MA 3 H-DUXBURY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.41APC, 396.17C-PI Yes
85480616 Aug 12, 2025 MA 3 H-DEDHAM
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 392.16AD, 392.2-SLLTL, 396.9D2-FTF No
85015591 Jun 19, 2025 MA 3 S-WELLESLEY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.16AD, 392.2-SLLLR No
84812055 May 28, 2025 MA 3 H-BRIDGEWATER
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 391.41APC, 390.21TC-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT Yes
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-BRIDGEWATER MA 1 1
H-DEDHAM MA 1 0
H-DUXBURY MA 1 1
S-WELLESLEY MA 1 0
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How to verify WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC

Is WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3183843 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC's safety rating?
WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC had?
4 roadside inspections are on file for WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC's out-of-service rate?
WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC based?
WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 126 HIGH ROCK LN, WESTWOOD, Massachusetts 02090. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC have valid operating authority?
WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC operate?
WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC self-reports 7 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WILLIAM J WALSH & SONS INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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