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SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED

USDOT 52996 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN COWEN Other (POTTERY SUPPLIES & CLAY) Based in SHEFFIELD, MA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Sep 4, 2009
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN COWEN
Cargo: Other (POTTERY SUPPLIES & CLAY)
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TruckCodex risk summary — SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED (USDOT 52996)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JOHN COWEN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — HANOVER INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/52996/
As of: Jul 20, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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=331373 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 52996
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC280250
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN COWEN
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (POTTERY SUPPLIES & CLAY)
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 35,795 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (413) 229-7700
Email: [email protected]
Physical
995 N MAIN STREET ROUTE 7
SHEFFIELD, MA 01257
Mailing
P O BOX 399
SHEFFIELD, MA 01257-0399
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 52996
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 35,795 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
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
Trucks 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 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
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
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

SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED is a corporation based in SHEFFIELD, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 52996. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections 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.

Risk intelligence

SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED had 2 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 3.0.

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

Compared against 331,373 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,373 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 331,373 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-12 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

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

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% Dec 11, 2025
Vermont (VT) 1 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 2
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 1 — 2.66 3 — 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87532871 Apr 2, 2026 VT 3 VT
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 1AF95H · 5KKMBPDV2SLVJ1588
0 — No
86551241 Dec 11, 2025 MA 3 H-LEE
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 1AF95H · 5KKMBPDV2SLVJ1588
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
78626480 May 16, 2023 ME 1 me-kittery---scales
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 58384 · 5KKMALCK24PM34638
3 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CT2000009328 Mar 3, 2020 CT 0 0 Yes No Tow
CT07-0056030 Nov 15, 2007 CT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA0000002698 Dec 27, 1998 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC280250
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHN 7227072 CARGO — Dec 22, 2009 Sep 28, 2015 CANCELLED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. ABN7593555 91X $1,000,000 Sep 4, 2009 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY BAP 946 K 85 20 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 1997 Sep 4, 2009 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 009-FQ 368134 CAA BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 1994 Jan 12, 1995 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 009 IL TBD TCA CARGO — Jul 15, 1994 Jan 3, 2010 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 009 IL TBD TCA CARGO — Jul 15, 1994 Dec 22, 2009 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 009 FQ 368134 CAA BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 1994 Jul 15, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 28, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jan 3, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  3. Dec 24, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Dec 22, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  5. Sep 4, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  6. Jul 15, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  7. Jan 12, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  8. Dec 20, 1994
    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
H-LEE MA 1 0
VT VT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED

  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 SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED

Is SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 52996 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 SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED's safety rating? ▾
SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED 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 SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED's out-of-service rate? ▾
SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, 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 SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED based? ▾
SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 995 N MAIN STREET ROUTE 7, SHEFFIELD, Massachusetts 01257. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC280250). 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 SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED operate? ▾
SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED self-reports 3 power units and 3 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 SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SHEFFIELD POTTERY INCORPORATED 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

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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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