DESIGNERS SERVICES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DESIGNERS SERVICES INC (USDOT 42837) 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): EVAN GROSSMAN (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HANOVER INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/42837/ As of: Jul 23, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107387 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceHANOVER INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jan 1, 2013
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC075807ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 28.57% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DESIGNERS SERVICES INC is a corporation based in WOBURN, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 42837. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 5 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
DESIGNERS SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 26 years on FMCSA's records, based in Woburn, MA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common and contract) are currently revoked.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NH (3) and US (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 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) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Mits, Isla, and Isuzu are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,387 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| New Hampshire (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Isla | 3 | |
| Mits | 3 | |
| Isuzu | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.27 | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 3.14 | 3 | — | 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88272220 | Jun 29, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Isla
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLCP | Yes |
| 86505028 | Dec 4, 2025 | NH | 3 | WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND |
MITSUBISHI FUSO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86420500 | Nov 25, 2025 | NH | 1 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Isla
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1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 84861396 | Jun 4, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
MITSUBISHI FUSO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84740922 | May 15, 2025 | NH | 3 | CANTERBURY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Isla
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0 | — | No |
| 84694688 | May 15, 2025 | US | 1 | CANTERBURY NH |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 84487866 | Apr 22, 2025 | VT | 1 | SPRINGFIELD NB RA |
MITSUBISHI FUSO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81803660 | Jun 6, 2024 | ME | 1 | me-york---scales |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79658974 | Sep 13, 2023 | MA | 3 | H-LEXINGTON |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79013733 | Jun 28, 2023 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MATBC0033770 | Aug 21, 2024 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1004111995 | May 4, 2022 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0003295515 | Nov 6, 2003 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHN9814259 | CARGO | — | Jan 3, 2013 | Aug 17, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AMN 9818591 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2013 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | MAA 0271369 AN | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2009 | Feb 21, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0273606 | CARGO | — | Jan 3, 2009 | Jan 3, 2013 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790002414 | CARGO | — | Feb 6, 2007 | Jan 3, 2009 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790002414 | CARGO | — | Feb 6, 2007 | Mar 6, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | QMR848803 | CARGO | — | Feb 6, 2006 | Feb 6, 2007 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 8762141 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 15, 2009 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 8743736 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 8743736 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2006 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 8743736 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2006 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHN7217583 | CARGO | — | Feb 6, 2004 | Feb 6, 2006 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 810-494K2952 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 28, 2001 | Jan 3, 2006 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 810-494K2952 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 28, 2001 | May 17, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 660469K587A | CARGO | — | Dec 9, 1999 | Feb 6, 2004 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 810251B6654 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 9, 1999 | Apr 29, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | A4BAP 251B6654 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 28, 1993 | Mar 3, 2000 | TRANSFERRED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 650114B733IND | CARGO | — | Jan 16, 1976 | Mar 3, 2000 | TRANSFERRED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 17, 2019insuranceCANCEL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 21, 2013
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Feb 27, 2013
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Feb 27, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 27, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 21, 2013insuranceCANCEL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2009
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Jan 15, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 3, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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May 17, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 3, 2006
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Feb 6, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 3, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 3, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 6, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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Jun 11, 2002
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Apr 29, 2002insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Apr 20, 2000
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Mar 3, 2000insuranceTRANSFER — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2000insuranceTRANSFER — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2000
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-WESTON | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-LEXINGTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| CANTERBURY | NH | 1 | 0 |
| WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND | NH | 1 | 0 |
| WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND | NH | 1 | 0 |
| CANTERBURY NH | US | 1 | 1 |
| SPRINGFIELD NB RA | VT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC075807
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,842 carriers served
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10 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify DESIGNERS SERVICES INC
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