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NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC

USDOT 342580 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: KATHLEEN E. HEBB General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Liquids / Gases Chemicals Paper Products Based in AYER, MA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Dec 20, 2025
Review these
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: KATHLEEN E. HEBB
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC (USDOT 342580)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): KATHLEEN E. HEBB (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/342580/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 342580
In FMCSA records since Feb 1, 1989 (~37y)
MC / docket MC169182
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer KATHLEEN E. HEBB
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Liquids / Gases, Chemicals, Paper Products
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 301,570 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (978) 772-4080
Physical
81 CENTRAL AVE
AYER, MA 01432-1403
Mailing
P O BOX 367
AYER, MA 01432-0367
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 342580
In FMCSA records since Feb 1, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 301,570 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.50 vs 1.80 +0.70
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 8 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 16.67% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
5
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
8 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC is a corporation based in AYER, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 342580. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 5 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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 overview

NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Ayer, MA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MA (2) and NH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
2 OOS · 16.7%
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 4 0 0.0% Jul 14, 2026
Connecticut (CT) 1 1 100.0% Jun 23, 2025
New Hampshire (NH) 1 0 0.0% Aug 1, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Utility 2
Great Dane 1
International 1
Volvo 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 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 2.85 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 15.00 15 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88406929 Jul 14, 2026 MA 2 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 2916778 · 3HAEUMMN5LL899545
2 390.21TE2IV-D, 393.95A4-EEUS No
87849260 May 14, 2026 MA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 1AF62A · 1FUJGEDV1FLGL2768
0 — No
85757488 Aug 1, 2025 NH 3 NH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3030351 · 4V4NC9EG2JN903301
4 392.2-SLLS4, 393.95F, 393.95A1 No
85023004 Jun 23, 2025 CT 1 ct-i-84e-/-ext-67
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MA 1AF62A · 1FUJGEDV1FLGL2768
11 396.3A1-BALR, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.45B2-B-AIR Yes
83786302 Feb 4, 2025 MA 1 H-LANCASTER
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 62184 · 1FVACXBS5ADAS3472
0 — No
82790932 Sep 23, 2024 MA 3 H-HAVERHILL
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 62184 · 1FVACXBS5ADAS3472
0 — No
78672854 May 17, 2023 MA 3 S-EAST BOSTON
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 62184 · 1FVACXBS5ADAS3472
0 — No
78641378 May 17, 2023 ME 1 me-york---scales
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 62184 · 1FVACXBS5ADAS3472
0 — No
78300674 Apr 10, 2023 MA 2 H-NORTON — 2 393.11 No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MATBC0034990 Mar 27, 2025 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1003308262 Jun 20, 2017 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1002496759 Dec 19, 2012 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NH-002071009 Sep 17, 2009 NH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001119534 Jan 14, 2008 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001048516 Sep 11, 2007 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1000650372 Jun 22, 2005 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CTH97-207829 Jul 9, 1997 CT 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC169182
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY L33478 91X $750,000 Dec 20, 2025 On file ACTIVE
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BJBBBC BIPD/Primary — Dec 20, 2019 Dec 20, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 6415526 BIPD/Primary — Dec 20, 2017 Dec 20, 2019 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CCI0394481 CARGO — Nov 18, 2016 Dec 26, 2017 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CCI0394481 CARGO — Dec 20, 2013 Nov 18, 2016 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA 0394481 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 2008 Dec 26, 2017 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA 0394481 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 2008 Dec 20, 2017 REPLACED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 790001182 CARGO — Oct 16, 2007 Dec 30, 2011 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY B01 QBR593540 CARGO — Dec 20, 2002 Oct 16, 2007 REPLACED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CBR593540 CARGO — Dec 20, 1998 Dec 20, 2002 REPLACED
MASSWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. MI 08 05 05 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 1995 Dec 26, 2008 REPLACED
MASSWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. MI 08 05 05 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 1995 Dec 6, 2009 CANCELLED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. AFN 383 2805 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 1994 Feb 17, 1996 CANCELLED
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. IMC 95 50 15 CARGO — Dec 20, 1992 Dec 20, 1998 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. AFN-3832805 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 1991 Dec 26, 1994 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 20, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 20, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 26, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  4. Dec 26, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  5. Dec 20, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Dec 20, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  7. Nov 18, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  8. Dec 30, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 6, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MASSWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  10. Dec 26, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MASSWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  11. Oct 16, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 20, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Dec 20, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. May 29, 1996
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Feb 17, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  16. Apr 27, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Dec 26, 1994
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  18. Jan 11, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-HAVERHILL MA 1 0
H-LANCASTER MA 1 0
H-NORTON MA 1 0
S-EAST BOSTON MA 1 0
NH NH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO 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 NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC

Is NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 342580 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 NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC's safety rating? ▾
NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC had? ▾
9 roadside inspections are on file for NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO 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 NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC based? ▾
NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 81 CENTRAL AVE, AYER, Massachusetts 01432-1403. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC169182). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC operate? ▾
NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC self-reports 7 power units and 5 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 NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC had any crashes? ▾
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for NASHOBA VALLEY EXPRESS CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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