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JOHN W ZAGARELLA

DBA: CITY HAUL TRUCKING

USDOT 521656 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN ZAGARELLA General Freight Household Goods Building Materials Garbage / Refuse Based in LOWELL, MA Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Oct 22, 2014
Common (HHG) reinstated · Mar 24, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Mar 15, 2019
Policy effective · Nov 11, 2020
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 776 days Sep 6, 2012 → Oct 22, 2014
  • Common (HHG) gap · 3115 days Inactive Sep 12, 2012 → reinstated Mar 24, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 2375 days Inactive Sep 12, 2012 → reinstated Mar 15, 2019
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN ZAGARELLA
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Building Materials, Garbage / Refuse
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — JOHN W ZAGARELLA (USDOT 521656)
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): JOHN ZAGARELLA (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 776 days — Sep 6, 2012 → Oct 22, 2014
  • Common (HHG) gap · 3115 days — Inactive Sep 12, 2012 → reinstated Mar 24, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 2375 days — Inactive Sep 12, 2012 → reinstated Mar 15, 2019

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/521656/
As of: Jul 22, 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 A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240298 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 521656
In FMCSA records since May 3, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket MC262055
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN ZAGARELLA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Building Materials, Garbage / Refuse
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 12,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (978) 937-7333
Email: [email protected]
Physical
41 OAK ST
LOWELL, MA 01852
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 521656
In FMCSA records since May 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 12,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JOHN W ZAGARELLA is a corporation based in LOWELL, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 521656. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

JOHN W ZAGARELLA is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, with 13 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lowell, MA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Hino is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,298 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,298 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,298 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (4)

  • Common (HHG) authority was inactive from Sep 12, 2012 to Mar 24, 2021 (3115 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 12, 2012 to Mar 15, 2019 (2375 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 12, 1999 to Dec 19, 2000 (434 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 14, 1997 to Dec 22, 1997 (69 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 6, 2012 to Oct 22, 2014 (776 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-09 2025-09

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 3, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hino 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 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 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85669583 Sep 3, 2025 MA 1 S-BOSTON
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA L69531 · 5PVNJ8JVXG4S61005
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC262055
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 24, 2021 MC262055-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 15, 2019 MC262055-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA IMG69346063 34 — Jul 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY RYM467 91X $750,000 Nov 11, 2020 On file ACTIVE
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY RYM467 BIPD/Primary — Oct 22, 2014 Nov 11, 2020 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 776 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 6, 2012 to Oct 22, 2014
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY RYM467 BIPD/Primary — Feb 18, 2011 Sep 6, 2012 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT660-7628B597-TIL-05 CARGO — Jul 26, 2005 Jul 15, 2025 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM06905677 CARGO — Jul 26, 2004 Jul 26, 2005 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY YW1977 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2003 Feb 18, 2011 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY YW1977 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2003 Mar 10, 2011 CANCELLED
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. MT915271 CARGO — Dec 6, 2000 Jul 26, 2004 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON WSBA 950669 CARGO — Jul 26, 1998 Jul 26, 1999 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON WSBA950669 CARGO — Jul 26, 1997 Jul 26, 1998 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON BA10453-1 CARGO — Jul 26, 1996 Jul 26, 1997 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON BA10453 CARGO — Jul 26, 1995 Jul 26, 1996 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON BA10335 CARGO — Jul 26, 1994 Jul 26, 1995 CANCELLED
NGM INSURANCE COMPANY M9T92147 BIPD/Primary — Sep 21, 1993 Oct 3, 2003 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  2. Mar 24, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Nov 17, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Nov 17, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Nov 11, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 12, 2012
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Sep 12, 2012
    authority
    REVOKED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Sep 12, 2012
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Sep 12, 2012
    authority gap
    Common (HHG) authority inactive: 3115 days (through Mar 24, 2021)
  10. Sep 12, 2012
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 2375 days (through Mar 15, 2019)
  11. Sep 6, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 6, 2012
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 776 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 22, 2014)
  13. Mar 10, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Mar 3, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Feb 18, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jul 26, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jul 26, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
  18. Jul 20, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Oct 3, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NGM INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Oct 12, 1999
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Oct 12, 1999
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 434 days (through Dec 19, 2000)
  22. Jul 26, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  23. Jul 26, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  24. Jul 26, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  25. Oct 14, 1997
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Oct 14, 1997
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 69 days (through Dec 22, 1997)
  27. Jul 26, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  28. Jul 26, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  29. Aug 16, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Jul 26, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  31. Dec 5, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Jul 26, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
S-BOSTON MA 1 0
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How to verify JOHN W ZAGARELLA

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about JOHN W ZAGARELLA

Is JOHN W ZAGARELLA an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JOHN W ZAGARELLA is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 521656 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JOHN W ZAGARELLA's safety rating? ▾
JOHN W ZAGARELLA is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has JOHN W ZAGARELLA had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for JOHN W ZAGARELLA in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JOHN W ZAGARELLA's out-of-service rate? ▾
JOHN W ZAGARELLA has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JOHN W ZAGARELLA based? ▾
JOHN W ZAGARELLA reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 41 OAK ST, LOWELL, Massachusetts 01852. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JOHN W ZAGARELLA have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JOHN W ZAGARELLA holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC262055). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JOHN W ZAGARELLA operate? ▾
JOHN W ZAGARELLA self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JOHN W ZAGARELLA had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JOHN W ZAGARELLA. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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