HIWAY RECOVERY INC
USDOT 863258 • 12 WALKER DRIVE, UPTON, MA, 01568
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-543234 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 27, 2012 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5924506 | ON FILE | Jan 13, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5924506 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5924506 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5924506 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5924506 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2022 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5924506 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2711264 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020039339 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2362288 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2014 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020015176 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2013 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 84939400004 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 6, 2013 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 84939400004 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5325879 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2010 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5325879 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2010 | Mar 6, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5924506 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5924506 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5924506 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5924506 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5924506 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5924506 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2711264 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020039339 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 2362288 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020015176 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 84939400004 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 84939400004 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5325879 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5325879 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 6, 2012 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC543234 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2012 |
| MC543234 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC543234 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jan 5, 2006 | — | Unknown |
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
7 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (36 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLTON | RTE 90 E MM 80.2 | ...FA0769 | HIWAY RECOVERY INC |
| Jul 6, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | Interstate 80 | ...GF9586 | HIWAY RECOVERY INC |
| Oct 12, 2015 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2011 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records