EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE

USDOT 527943 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: NORMAN J BOUCHER Company officer 2: JUSTIN N BOUCHER General Freight Based in LEOMINSTER, MA Grade B · 79
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Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Policy effective · Sep 8, 2017
Review these
  • 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 SAFETY INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: NORMAN J BOUCHER
Company officer 2: JUSTIN N BOUCHER
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE (USDOT 527943)
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): NORMAN J BOUCHER (Company officer); JUSTIN N BOUCHER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 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 — SAFETY INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/527943/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.3% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107387 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

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 527943
In FMCSA records since Jun 22, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket MC264638
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer NORMAN J BOUCHER
Company officer 2 JUSTIN N BOUCHER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 195,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
220 LITCHFIELD ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 527943
In FMCSA records since Jun 22, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 195,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 27.3% vs 23.4% +3.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7.1% vs 6.7% +0.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 6 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 22 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 23.08%
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
8
Drivers
5
Inspections
22
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
27.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE is a corporation based in LEOMINSTER, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 527943. 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 8 power units and 5 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.3%. 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

EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Leominster, MA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SAFETY INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CT (8) and MA (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Hino, Mack, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 27.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
7.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,387 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +7.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
27.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,387 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +22 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Connecticut (CT) 8 2 25.0% Nov 25, 2025
Massachusetts (MA) 2 1 50.0% Jun 25, 2026
US (US) 2 0 0.0% May 14, 2025
Maine (ME) 1 0 0.0% Oct 24, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hino 19
Mack 1
Wabash National 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 1 0.31 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 1.64 2 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 5.20 5 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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88245227 Jun 25, 2026 MA 3
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 390.21TB1-MC No
86407204 Nov 25, 2025 CT 1 MIDDLETOWN SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.47A-BCLMAD-SA, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
86139483 Oct 24, 2025 ME 2 me-sidney---scales
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85807019 Sep 17, 2025 CT 3 TOLLAND
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85625952 Aug 28, 2025 CT 1 MIDDLETOWN SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.9A-LCL, 396.5B-L, 393.201B-FR No
85564448 Aug 21, 2025 MA 2 H-STURBRIDGE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
85462898 Aug 12, 2025 CT 3 VERNON
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84723886 May 14, 2025 US 1 AUGUSTA ME
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84141115 Mar 11, 2025 US 1 MIDDLETOWN CT
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83419281 Dec 18, 2024 CT 2 UNION SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83020424 Oct 29, 2024 CT 1 MIDDLETOWN SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LHLI No
82904437 Oct 15, 2024 CT 2 MIDDLETOWN SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82438954 Aug 21, 2024 CT 2 UNION SCALE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.75(a), 395.8, 395.8(k)(2) Yes
82161578 Jul 18, 2024 MA 2 H-ATTLEBORO
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81669741 May 21, 2024 MA 3 H-STURBRIDGE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.11(b)(5), 392.16(a) Yes
80430964 Dec 20, 2023 CT 1 MIDDLETOWN SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79725098 Sep 22, 2023 MA 3 H-WORCESTER
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
79466604 Aug 22, 2023 ME 1 me-york---scales
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 393.207(c) Yes
79349156 Aug 8, 2023 CT 3 UNION
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79277407 Jul 31, 2023 ME 3 me-sidney---scales
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79014205 Jun 29, 2023 ME 2 me-sidney---scales
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
78989364 Jun 27, 2023 CT 3 ct-i-84-e/b-before-exit-73
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MA1003810959 Feb 27, 2020 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001426728 Feb 27, 2008 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA0000001639 May 6, 1997 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 6247392 91X $750,000 Sep 8, 2017 On file ACTIVE
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 6205513 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2016 Sep 17, 2017 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 6205513 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2016 Sep 8, 2017 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 6205513 BIPD/Primary Aug 10, 2015 Apr 11, 2016 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 6205513 BIPD/Primary Aug 10, 2015 Apr 25, 2016 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-0647P628 CARGO Sep 8, 2009 Sep 29, 2018 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 6205513 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2009 Aug 27, 2015 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 6205513 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2009 Aug 10, 2015 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 009IL 265357TCA CARGO Aug 31, 1993 Sep 24, 2009 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 009IL 265357TCA CARGO Aug 31, 1993 Sep 8, 2009 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 009FJ023234750 BIPD/Primary Jun 17, 1993 Jan 13, 2009 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 13, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Apr 12, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Sep 29, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  4. Sep 17, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  5. Sep 8, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  6. Apr 25, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  7. Apr 12, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Apr 11, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  9. Aug 27, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  10. Aug 11, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Aug 10, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  12. Sep 24, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  13. Sep 23, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Sep 8, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  15. Jan 13, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  16. Mar 28, 1994
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Aug 5, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MIDDLETOWN SCALE CT 5 1
UNION SCALE CT 2 1
H-STURBRIDGE MA 2 2
TOLLAND CT 1 0
UNION CT 1 0
VERNON CT 1 0
H-ATTLEBORO MA 1 0
H-WORCESTER MA 1 0
AUGUSTA ME US 1 0
MIDDLETOWN CT US 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
391.11(b)(5) Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated Driver Fitness 1 1
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
393.207(c) Leaf spring assembly defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 1 0
395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE

  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 EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE

Is EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE an active motor carrier?
Yes. EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 527943 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 EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE's safety rating?
EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE 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 EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE had?
22 roadside inspections are on file for EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE 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 EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE's out-of-service rate?
EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE's peak out-of-service rate is 27.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE based?
EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 220 LITCHFIELD ST, LEOMINSTER, Massachusetts 01453. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE have valid operating authority?
Yes. EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC264638). 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 EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE operate?
EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE self-reports 8 power units and 5 drivers 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 EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for EASTERN CARRIER SERVICE in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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