COLONY FOODS INC
USDOT 387432 • 439 HAVERHILL ST, LAWRENCE, MA, 01841
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
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
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSYEC | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any visible crack in a yoke end | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.24(d) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | MA | — | 0 | 1 | METHUEN | LOWELL ST 50 FT W 93 SB OFF RAMP | — | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Mar 10, 2025 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMPSTEAD | RT 111 | ...HM5319 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Jul 19, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAWRENCE | 181 CANAL ST | ...GR8607 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Oct 5, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | READING | RTE 93 X 28B | ...R15067 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Apr 28, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDOVER | RTE 93 N NORTH OF LOWELL ST | ...HL7593 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Feb 21, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDOVER | RTE 93 N X 39 | ...FT8299 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Nov 25, 2022 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW DURHAM | Rt 11 3000 ft E of Berry Rd | ...FE1711 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANDOLPH | RTE 24 S MM 40 | ...JA9753 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Jan 6, 2022 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOOKSETT | Intersection of 291 Londonderry Tpk & Whitehall Rd | ...FJ5261 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | READING | RTE 28 MAIN ST @ MILL ST | ...HC9403 | COLONY FOODS INC |
| Aug 28, 2019 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2018 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2016 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2016 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2011 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2007 | NH | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2004 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2001 | MA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2000 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA-2023-0028-US1435 | May 18, 2023 | 382.115(a) | $7,320 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records