PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO
USDOT 52854 • 8 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, PLYMOUTH, MA, 02360
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-000287 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 15, 2023 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA173431 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2018 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 004055413 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2008 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | ISAH07320085 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 1997 | Mar 25, 2000 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001003739 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 4A347203 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2011 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC00001013324 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2010 | Sep 16, 2011 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC00001013324 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2010 | Sep 15, 2011 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-Z11-259292-03 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2009 | Sep 15, 2010 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 004055413 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2008 | Oct 28, 2008 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-111-259292-03 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2008 | Sep 15, 2009 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC10007274925 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2007 | Oct 12, 2008 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC10007274925 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2007 | Sep 15, 2008 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PIL 7274925 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2006 | Sep 15, 2007 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACB0097868 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | GCB102853 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2003 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | GCB102853 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | 0168611 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2006 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 95778400001 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2002 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CU66818 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2001 | Sep 15, 2002 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XTP 62988 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2000 | Sep 16, 2001 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 6474913 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2000 | Oct 17, 2001 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 23777400001 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2000 | Oct 26, 2002 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 23777400001 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2000 | Sep 15, 2002 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CU53274 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 1999 | Aug 24, 2000 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 04032400001 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1999 | Aug 24, 2000 |
| PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07320942 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1998 | Aug 24, 1999 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH07320085 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 1998 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | PWN 010100-0 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AMN 448 4175 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1994 | Aug 24, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 004055413 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA173431 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001003739 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA 4A347203 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC00001013324 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC00001013324 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2011 | Sep 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-Z11-259292-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2010 | Sep 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-111-259292-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 004055413 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 28, 2008 | Oct 28, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007274925 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2008 | Oct 12, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007274925 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2008 | Sep 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL 7274925 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2007 | Sep 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 0168611 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2006 | Sep 15, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | GCB102853 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | GCB102853 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | ACB0097868 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 95778400001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 23777400001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2002 | Oct 26, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 23777400001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2002 | Sep 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CU66818 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 15, 2002 | Sep 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 6474913 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 17, 2001 | Oct 17, 2001 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | XTP 62988 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 16, 2001 | Sep 16, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 04032400001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2000 | Aug 24, 2000 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CU53274 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 24, 2000 | Aug 24, 2000 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH07320085 | BIPD | Mar 25, 2000 | Mar 25, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | ISA H07320942 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 1999 | Aug 24, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH07320085 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 1998 | Aug 24, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AMN 448 4175 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | PWN 010100-0 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-000287 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2023 |
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 |
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2017 |
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2017 |
| MC000287 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 14, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2001 |
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2000 |
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2000 |
| MC000287 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 1, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC000287 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 1988 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 2008 |
| MC000287 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 1984 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 2008 |
| MC000287 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 30, 1983 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 2008 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (3 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62(e) | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (47 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOSTON | RTE 93 SB MM 13 | ...015825 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Jan 26, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRAINTREE | RTE 3 NB X 42 | ...015805 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Jan 10, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANDOLPH | RTE 24 N RAMP TO RTE 93 N | ...013181 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Jun 18, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | TERMINAL B LOGAN AIRPORT | ...015825 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Jun 1, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARNSTABLE | IYANNOUGH RD @ MID CAPE HWY | ...015823 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Apr 20, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANDOLPH | RTE 93 S X 4 | ...015818 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Sep 16, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | RTE 93 N @ HOV LN PAST X 16 | ...015823 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Sep 11, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | LOGAN AIRPORT TERMINAL E EXIT RAMP | ...015810 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Aug 26, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARNSTABLE | PAULA GEORGE WAY @ RIDGEWOOD AVE | ...015823 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Jun 4, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH | RTE 3 S MM 15.6 | ...014031 | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Aug 21, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOURNE | RTE 6 E @ SAGAMORE BRIDGE | ...NKNOWN | PLYMOUTH AND BROCKTON STREET RAILWAY CO |
| Nov 5, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2017 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2016 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 1999 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 1995 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events