GROUNDTRANS LOGISTICS INC

USDOT 3522098 • 128 EASTERN AVE, CHELSEA, MA, 02150

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,522,098
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7815213811
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
MCS-150 Mileage
450,000
Physical Address
128 EASTERN AVE, CHELSEA, MA, 02150
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 17, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1169453ACTIVEUnknownFeb 10, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5929161ON FILEMar 17, 2023Feb 23, 2026

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5929161REPLACEDMar 17, 2023Feb 9, 2026

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5929161BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2026Feb 23, 2026
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5929161BIPD/PrimaryFeb 9, 2026Feb 9, 2026

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1169453COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 27, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 10, 2026
MC1169453MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 23, 2023Unknown
MC1169453MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDDec 24, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
74%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
83
Violations
147
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.4%
Driver OOS %
6.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
5
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
6
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 83 of 83 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states83 inspections

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Violation Summary (147 violations from 83 inspections)

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Violation Summary (147 violations from 83 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D70General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)503Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)50Unknown
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)403Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC30General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO390.21TE-LCMVINFO20General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82Texting while driving2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate20Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4(a)Use of drugs2210Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSPWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVIPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TE390.21TE10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11(b)(2)CDL suspended/revoked1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.1Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.25(e)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(e)390.21T(e)10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.77vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (83 inspections)

Showing 50 of 83

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Inspection History (83 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 17, 202687332619H-WESTFIELDMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TE2IV-DNo
Feb 19, 202687298677NHNHLevel 2ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LHLI, 391.41APC, 393.41-BNPBYes
Jan 15, 202686815976H-ROWLEYMALevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TE-LCMVINFONo
Jan 8, 202686748386YORK - SCALESMELevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 17, 202586637345NORTH KINGSTOWN RIRILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LFTSI, 393.95FNo
Dec 11, 202586567878YORK - SCALESMELevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.209D-STBSP, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Sep 30, 202585912083MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.95F, 396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WSNo
Sep 23, 202585851238H-ROWLEYMALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.78A-WSNo
Sep 10, 202585746830H-LYNNFIELDMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTR, 392.16ADNo
Sep 8, 202585721026H-DEDHAMMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16-DNo
Sep 4, 202585681947H-NATICKMALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TE2IV-DNo
Sep 2, 202585669664H-WESTONMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLNo
Aug 20, 202585564630RoadsideMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 396.9D2-FTFNo
Aug 7, 202585756892NHNHLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95A4-EENA, 393.95F, 392.8-DNo
Jul 30, 202585359863H-LYNNFIELDMALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16AD, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jul 16, 202585231256H-ROWLEYMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.16AD, 392.16B-DPASS, 390.21TE2IV-DNo
Jul 2, 202585111401H-WOBURNMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jun 27, 202585088545H-ATTLEBOROMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLTL, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Jun 9, 202584911506YORK - SCALESMELevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Yes
Jun 9, 202584911674NORTH CONWAYNHLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 6, 202584884242H-WESTONMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16ADNo
May 21, 202584754036H-BROCKTONMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 14, 202584725293RICHMOND RIRILevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LHLINo
May 13, 202584665290H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 13, 202584678842WINDHAM NHUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.201B-FRYes
May 7, 202584639777H-QUINCYMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLDLNo
Apr 14, 202584391384H-WESTWOODMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TE2IV-DNo
Apr 11, 202584391345H-ATTLEBOROMALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Apr 10, 202584374251S-STONEHAMMALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Apr 1, 202584326351CRANSTON RIRILevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 6, 202584077356H-LYNNFIELDMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Feb 21, 202583944240RoadsideNHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLL, 391.41AYes
Feb 6, 202583807746H-WILMINGTONMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPVI, 383.51A-SINYes
Jan 27, 202583712256MILFORD DEDELevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41A-MCPCNo
Jan 27, 202583716182LANCASTERNHLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 19, 202483443844BEAR DEDELevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLCPNo
Dec 12, 202483388784RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2C, 390.21TENo
Dec 5, 202483326959GLENNHLevel 2CHAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 25, 202483036240WEATHERSFIELDVTLevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TB2-DOTNo
Oct 22, 202482986400PHILADELPHIA PAPALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TE-LCMVINFO, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.82DUMTNo
Oct 9, 202482894809ATLANTA GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.82, 391.45(b)No
Oct 8, 202482867158CARNEYS POINT SCALENJLevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 23, 202482788614WARWICK RIRILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.47(a), 396.5(b), 393.201(b)No
Sep 5, 202482595025H-WOBURNMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 392.82(a)(1)No
Aug 30, 202482551997WILMINGTON DEDELevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Aug 1, 202482285528MARLBORONHLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.11(b)(2), 376.11(d)(1), 390.21T(a)No
Jul 9, 202482080694H-FRAMINGHAMMALevel 3FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK1376.11(d)(1)No
Jun 28, 202482006315H-LYNNMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 392.16(a)No
Jun 27, 202481991001GORHAMNHLevel 1ISLA STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.4(a), 396.1, 392.8Yes
Jun 25, 202481969656H-BOSTONMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

55 total · 16.4% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 23, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 10, 2026
Authority
Feb 9, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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