W J WEIR AND SONS INC
USDOT 871219 • 247 MILE HILL RD, BOYLSTON, MA, 01505
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-653376 | REVOKED | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 23, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAA 0382642 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAA 0382642 AM | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2011 | Mar 15, 2020 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HXT532 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2008 | May 13, 2011 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HXT532 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2008 | Apr 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | MAA 0382642 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | MAA 0382642 AM | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2020 | Mar 15, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | HXT532 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2011 | May 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | HXT532 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-653376 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC653376 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 21, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC653376 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2011 |
| MC653376 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2008 | REVOKED | Mar 23, 2020 |
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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87370355 | H-WORCESTER | MA | Level 2 | TRVS SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.16-D, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 85936555 | H-WRENTHAM | MA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLS3, 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85619428 | H-RAYNHAM | MA | Level 2 | MCKT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.78A-WS, 393.11B-CSLRR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85348308 | S-NORTHBORO | MA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 84974274 | H-WESTBORO | MA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 79973471 | H-WORCESTER | MA | Level 3 | TRVS SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 4, 2023 | 78550962 | H-MANSFIELD | MA | Level 2 | STEC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.95(a), 396.17(c) | No |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 78421581 | LEICESTER | MA | Level 2 | LIDDE SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11 | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOWELL | RTE 495 S X 91 | ...200597 | W J WEIR AND SONS INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIDDLEBOROUGH | RTE 495 S MM 8.8 | ...698578 | W J WEIR AND SONS INC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAINVILLE | RTE 495 S X 36 | ...582563 | W J WEIR AND SONS INC |
| May 29, 2014 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2003 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records