CHECKERED FLAG AUTO CENTER LLC
USDOT 3932579 • 170 HARTFORD AVE, EAST GRANBY, CT, 06026
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
3,932,579
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8606537273
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
42,209
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
170 HARTFORD AVE, EAST GRANBY, CT, 06026
Contact
Phone: 8606537273
Email: [email protected]
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: May 2, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1457990 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP529906 | ON FILE | May 2, 2024 | May 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6092043 | NAME CHANGED | May 2, 2022 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6092043 | REPLACED | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529906 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6092043 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2024 | May 2, 2024 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6092043 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1457990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1457990 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2025 |
| MC1457990 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 18, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1457990 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 2023 | REVOKED | Apr 12, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
38%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
13
Violations
16
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 13 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (16 violations from 13 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.23vs nat'l 1.80
-0.57 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 (13 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
10 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VERNON | 30-N | ...652037 | CHECKERED FLAG AUTO CENTER LLC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 2, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 12, 2023
InsuranceInsurance namechg
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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