PIERCE BUILDERS INC

USDOT 642660 • DBA: HPJ CONSTRUCTION • 522 SALMON BROOK ST, GRANBY, CT, 06035

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
642,660
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8606537283
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
564,000
Physical Address
522 SALMON BROOK ST, GRANBY, CT, 06035
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 14, 2003
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-452930ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDBA 92 55 295ON FILEFeb 14, 2003Aug 31, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLEXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANYBA 92 55 295BIPDAug 31, 2017Aug 31, 2017

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC452930MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 18, 2003Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
13%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
29
Violations
48
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 29 of 29 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states29 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (48 violations from 29 inspections)

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Violation Summary (48 violations from 29 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.66vs nat'l 1.80
-0.14 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (29 inspections)

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Inspection History (29 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 9, 202687296771CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 27, 202687162891H-LUDLOWMALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Feb 3, 202686941839FARMINGTONCTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 13, 202686771821UNION SCALECTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 4, 202586474492UNION WEIGH STATIONCTLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 22, 202586117437H-LONGMEADOWMALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Sep 3, 202585669564H-OXFORDMALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWG3No
Sep 2, 202585648561UNION SCALECTLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Jul 30, 202585354357UNION SCALECTLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 22, 202585279957EAST GRANBYCTLevel 2EAST SEMI-TRAILER3392.16AD, 393.60D, 393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Jun 10, 202584907331UNION SCALECTLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A4-EEUS, 392.8-DNo
Jun 2, 202584840338H-CHARLTONMALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Apr 25, 202584493876H-MILLBURYMALevel 2FONT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Feb 24, 202583954782H-CHICOPEEMALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Feb 11, 202583848257H-CHARLTONMALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Feb 10, 202583820117EAST LITCHFIELD RD/FIRE DPTCTLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3A1-BALACNo
Feb 4, 202583786318H-CHARLTONMALevel 2FONT SEMI-TRAILER12392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.75G-TAOWYes
Jan 14, 202583595415WINDSORCTLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 10, 202483352844H-WESTFIELDMALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 4, 202483302066EAST GRANBYCTLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.11A1-LRR, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Dec 4, 202483302067EAST GRANBYCTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16ADNo
Nov 18, 202483176498WEST HARTFORDCTLevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS3No
Aug 14, 202482380221H-BRIMFIELDMALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9(a)No
Mar 22, 202481170514FARMINGTONCTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60(d)No
Jan 22, 202480652993HARTFORDCTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Oct 21, 202379972195MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 18, 202379440162EAST HARTFORDCTLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 1, 202379337764H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 29, 202379032991H-SPRINGFIELDMALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2, 392.7(a), 393.95(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 4.3% OOS
2024-082026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 30, 2020CTINJURY01
Apr 16, 2020CTTOW00
Aug 25, 2011MAINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 30, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 16, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EXCELSIOR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Aug 25, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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