FERREIRA TOWING INC

USDOT 42690 • DBA: FERREIRA'S • 293 LITTLETON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:2 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

42,690

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Partnership

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Massachusetts

Phone

9784547914

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

683,560

BOC-3 Agent

#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC

Physical Address

293 LITTLETON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824

Mailing Address

PO BOX 460, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824

Contact

Phone: 9784547914

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

2 active

Latest: Apr 3, 2023

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-163681	ACTIVE	Unknown	Mar 16, 2023

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	BAP1640449	ON FILE	Apr 3, 2023	Apr 3, 2025
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	790002600	ON FILE	Jun 27, 2008	Apr 1, 2009

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	BAP1640449	CANCELLED	Apr 3, 2017	Apr 3, 2023
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	0135618-00	REPLACED	Apr 20, 2009	Apr 3, 2017
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	790002600	REPLACED	Jun 27, 2008	Feb 5, 2009
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	PGC00001004268	REPLACED	Feb 2, 2008	Apr 20, 2009
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	PGC00001004268	CANCELLED	Feb 2, 2008	May 10, 2009
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CAR4258370-00	REPLACED	Feb 2, 2005	Feb 2, 2008
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CAR4258370-00	NAME CHANGED	Feb 2, 2005	Jul 22, 2008
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	CBU034956	CANCELLED	Dec 31, 1993	Jan 19, 2007
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CB0016793	CANCELLED	Dec 31, 1993	May 25, 2001

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP1640449	BIPD/Primary	Apr 3, 2025	Apr 3, 2025
CANCEL	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP1640449	BIPD/Primary	Apr 3, 2023	Apr 3, 2023
TERM/REPL	UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.	0135618-00	BIPD/Primary	Apr 3, 2017	Apr 3, 2017
TERM/CANCL	PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY	PGC00001004268	BIPD/Primary	May 10, 2009	May 10, 2009
TERM/REPL	PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY	PGC00001004268	BIPD/Primary	Apr 20, 2009	Apr 20, 2009
TERM/CANCL	ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	790002600	CARGO	Apr 1, 2009	Apr 1, 2009
TERM/REPL	ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	790002600	CARGO	Feb 5, 2009	Feb 5, 2009
TERM/CANCL	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	CAR4258370-00	BIPD/Primary	Jul 22, 2008	Jul 22, 2008
TERM/REPL	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	CAR4258370-00	BIPD/Primary	Feb 2, 2008	Feb 2, 2008
CANCEL	ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	CBU034956	CARGO	Jan 19, 2007	Jan 19, 2007
CANCEL	ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	CB0016793	BIPD/Primary	May 25, 2001	May 25, 2001

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
COMMON	MC-163681	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown
COMMON	MC-163681	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC163681	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Mar 7, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 16, 2023
MC163681	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 29, 2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 8, 2021
MC163681	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 13, 2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Apr 23, 2009
MC163681	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Mar 5, 2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 10, 2009
MC163681	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	Jul 9, 2008	—	Unknown
MC163681	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	May 18, 2005	REVOKED	Jan 29, 2007
MC163681	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 20, 1991	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Unknown
MC163681	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	May 17, 1983	REVOKED	Aug 8, 2001

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

21%

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

Inspections

Violations

11 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

23.1%

Driver OOS %

5.1%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 39 of 39 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states • 39 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (60 violations from 39 inspections)

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 39 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	16	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	7	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	1	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	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	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)	Drivers record of duty status not current	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)	Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7A-D	Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR	Warning flags on projecting loads missing	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	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-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(b)	Warning flags on projecting loads missing	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)	CDL - wrong class	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.128	Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130(b)	Cargo securement - heavy equipment	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

23.1%vs nat'l 23.4%

On par with national average

Driver OOS Rate

5.1%vs nat'l 6.7%

-1.6 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.54vs nat'l 1.80

-0.26 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 (39 inspections)

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Inspection History (39 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Feb 11, 2026	87028357	H-MANSFIELD	MA	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLLR	No
Jan 23, 2026	86910578	SMITHFIELD RI	RI	Level 2	UNKNOWN FULL TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWG3	No
Dec 9, 2025	86527526	H-MILFORD	MA	Level 3	FONA SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLCP	No
Sep 30, 2025	85916353	H-SPENCER	MA	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	4	392.7A-D, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.95F	Yes
Sep 26, 2025	85888796	H-MIDDLEBORO	MA	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLTL	No
Sep 23, 2025	86193493	NH	NH	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Sep 9, 2025	85734547	SHARON NB RA	VT	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLED	Yes
Aug 7, 2025	85756840	NH	NH	Level 1	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Jul 27, 2025	85390975	ATLANTA GA	GA	Level 3	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	396.17C-PI, 391.41APC	Yes
Jul 3, 2025	85136971	H-DEDHAM	MA	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 5, 2025	84884311	CANTERBURY	NH	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Apr 29, 2025	84520591	H-LEXINGTON	MA	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLS4, 396.17C-PI	No
Mar 6, 2025	84044841	UNION SCALE	CT	Level 1	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	396.3A1-BALAC, 396.3A1-BOS	Yes
Jan 28, 2025	83725953	H-DEDHAM	MA	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLED	No
Jan 15, 2025	83636232	YORK - SCALES	ME	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 18, 2024	83419333	WATERBURY	CT	Level 3	TRAO SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Nov 5, 2024	83090694	H-SHREWSBURY	MA	Level 3	FONT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.16-D	No
Oct 7, 2024	82856354	YORK - SCALES	ME	Level 3	TALB SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLED	No
Sep 9, 2024	82603961	WINDSOR	CT	Level 3	PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 6, 2024	82607741	WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND	NH	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 4, 2024	82294443	UNION SCALE	CT	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	5	392.2	No
Jun 25, 2024	81954179	UNION	CT	Level 3	LANL SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2, 395.8(f)(1)	No
Jun 6, 2024	81803354	H-CHELMSFORD	MA	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 30, 2024	81755912	H-CHARLTON	MA	Level 3	TEREX SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 23, 2024	81718790	PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB	ME	Level 1	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	395.8(f)(1)	No
May 21, 2024	81669779	H-ATTLEBORO	MA	Level 1	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.75(c), 393.110	Yes
Apr 25, 2024	81443028	H-LEXINGTON	MA	Level 3	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 29, 2024	81238102	NEW LONDON	NH	Level 3	TALB SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2	No
Nov 30, 2023	80283866	H-PLAINVILLE	MA	Level 3	TALB SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 28, 2023	80262218	H-GEORGETOWN	MA	Level 2	MASAB SEMI-TRAILER	5	392.2, 393.87(b), 396.3(a)(1)	No
Nov 14, 2023	80177262	UNION CT	US	Level 1	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 14, 2023	80155660	H-STURBRIDGE	MA	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	4	392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 393.128	Yes
Oct 16, 2023	79940984	ROYALTON	VT	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 28, 2023	79779265	H-BURLINGTON	MA	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.130(b), 393.11	Yes
Aug 23, 2023	79479853	KITTERY - RT 1	ME	Level 2	FONA SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.55(d)(3), 392.2	No
Jul 31, 2023	79337800	H-LEXINGTON	MA	Level 2	FONA SEMI-TRAILER	9	393.11, 396.9(d)(2), 393.9(a)	Yes
May 10, 2023	78591035	H-WESTFIELD	MA	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11	No
May 2, 2023	78514372	MERRIMACK	NH	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.16(a)	No
Apr 20, 2023	78398052	H-ROWLEY	MA	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

27 total · 25.9% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

H-LEXINGTON3 · 1 OOS

UNION SCALE2 · 1 OOS

H-DEDHAM2

YORK - SCALES2

NH2 · 2 OOS

H-BURLINGTON1 · 1 OOS

H-ATTLEBORO1 · 1 OOS

WATERBURY1

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving29 · 1 OOS

Vehicle Maintenance27 · 8 OOS

Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Hours of Service2

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 5 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jul 16, 2025	MA	TOW	0	CHELMSFORD	CUSHING PL @ CENTRAL SQ	...220318	FERREIRA TOWING INC
Nov 14, 2024	CT	TOW	0	MANCHESTER	84-E	...484958	FERREIRA TOWING INC
Jul 1, 2024	MA	TOW	0	LITTLETON	RTE 495 N MM 77	...258778	FERREIRA'S
May 13, 2022	MA	INJURY	1	LITTLETON	RTE 495 N MM 77	...933553	FERREIRA TOWING INC
Oct 15, 2018	MA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Feb 5, 2018	NH	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 10, 2018	MA	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Sep 6, 2016	MA	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Aug 28, 2014	MA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 5, 2014	MA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
May 29, 2013	MA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 24, 2010	MA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 21, 2009	MA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 14, 2002	MA	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—