THOMAS L LORD
DBA: THREE BROTHERS TOWING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- Common (Property) gap · 1022 days Inactive Jul 23, 2007 → reinstated May 10, 2010
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THOMAS L LORD (USDOT 649334) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): THOMAS L LORD (Owner); RONALD LORD JR (Additional owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • Common (Property) gap · 1022 days — Inactive Jul 23, 2007 → reinstated May 10, 2010 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/649334/ 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceTHE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 8, 2020
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC563505ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 8 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 20% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THOMAS L LORD is a individual based in CHEMSFORD, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 649334. 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 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
THOMAS L LORD is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, with 18 years on FMCSA's records, based in Chemsford, MA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% 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.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MA (3) and NH (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Hino and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 23, 2007 to May 10, 2010 (1022 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 5 | |
| Dodge | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | 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 | 1 | — | 8.66 | 9 | — | 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 (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87648251 | Apr 22, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-STONEHAM |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLTR | No |
| 86190937 | Aug 7, 2025 | NH | 2 | NH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82790804 | Sep 30, 2024 | MA | 1 | H-CHELMSFORD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.75(g), 393.48(a), 393.128 | Yes |
| 82324857 | Aug 6, 2024 | NH | 3 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82312135 | Aug 5, 2024 | MA | 3 | S-STONEHAM |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81852370 | Jun 11, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-CHELMSFORD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 79180647 | Jul 19, 2023 | MA | 2 | H-ACTON |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.78 | No |
| 79115883 | Jul 11, 2023 | MA | 3 | H-WESTMINSTER |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
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| May 10, 2010 | MC563505-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 31, 2006 | MC563505-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BJGGQM | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 8, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BCCH80 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 8, 2015 | Oct 8, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003KGB09MA001425 | CARGO | — | Jul 13, 2010 | Jul 13, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BBDBKP | BIPD/Primary | — | May 11, 2010 | Oct 8, 2015 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003KGB09MA001425 | CARGO | — | Jul 13, 2009 | Jul 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003KGB08MA001099 | CARGO | — | Jul 13, 2008 | Jul 13, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003KGB07MA000788 | CARGO | — | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 13, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BBDBKP | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 8, 2006 | May 11, 2010 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 06MA000563 | CARGO | — | Jul 13, 2006 | Jul 13, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | ZV8761 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 12, 2006 | Oct 8, 2006 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 8, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 8, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 13, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jul 13, 2010insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 11, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 10, 2010
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Jul 13, 2009insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jul 13, 2008insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jul 23, 2007
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Jul 23, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 23, 2007authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1022 days (through May 10, 2010)
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Jul 13, 2007insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Oct 8, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| H-CHELMSFORD | MA | 2 | 1 |
| H-ACTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-STONEHAM | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-WESTMINSTER | MA | 1 | 0 |
| S-STONEHAM | MA | 1 | 0 |
| NH | NH | 1 | 0 |
| WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND | NH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.128 | No/improper securement of vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC563505
common · ACTIVE · MC
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THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify THOMAS L LORD
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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