PLIMPTON AND HILLS CORP
USDOT 332314 • 300 RESEARCH PARKWAY, MERIDEN, CT, 06450
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
332,314
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
8605224233
Power Units (MCS-150)
49
Drivers (MCS-150)
66
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,027,252
Physical Address
300 RESEARCH PARKWAY, MERIDEN, CT, 06450
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1007, MERIDEN, CT, 06450
Contact
Phone: 8605224233
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
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No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
2%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
52
Violations
50
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.8%
Driver OOS %
3.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
49
Drivers (MCS-150)
66
Crash Records
9
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
4
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 52 of 52 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 52 inspections
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Violation Summary (50 violations from 52 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(e) | 390.21(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.96vs nat'l 1.80
-0.84 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
34 total · 5.9% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
3
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
9
Crash History (9 records)
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| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWICH | NORTH WATER ST | ...206138 | PLIMPTON AND HILLS CORP |
| Oct 13, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANCHESTER | NEW STATE RD | ...901196 | PLIMPTON AND HILLS CORP |
| Feb 12, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2015 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2014 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 1998 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 1997 | CT | FATAL | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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