MATHEWS BROTHERS COMPANY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MATHEWS BROTHERS COMPANY (USDOT 9230) 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 Officer(s): ALEX HAWTHORNE (Company officer); KYLE HAWTHORNE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/9230/ As of: Jul 18, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=58213 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.25% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MATHEWS BROTHERS COMPANY is a corporation based in BELFAST, ME, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 9230. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 13 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.7%. 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.
MATHEWS BROTHERS COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Belfast, ME. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ME (14) and NH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.3% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (50.0% of violations); top code 383.51A-LCDLRSWD (CDL disqualification - major offense) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 58,213 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (ME) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | May 14, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Stoughton | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Western Star | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 2.25 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87847713 | May 14, 2026 | ME | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87534828 | Apr 8, 2026 | ME | 3 | DIXMONT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87341788 | Mar 18, 2026 | ME | 3 | BELFAST |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87250040 | Mar 9, 2026 | ME | 3 | WINTERPORT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 85581791 | Aug 22, 2025 | ME | 1 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85467909 | Aug 11, 2025 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84911636 | Jun 9, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84861808 | Jun 2, 2025 | VT | 3 | vt-mt.-holly |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84293159 | Mar 31, 2025 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Yes |
| 84271521 | Mar 28, 2025 | NH | 3 | NEW HAMPTON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84179281 | Mar 19, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-sidney---scales |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83929353 | Feb 18, 2025 | ME | 2 | PALERMO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83413797 | Dec 16, 2024 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83154526 | Nov 13, 2024 | ME | 2 | BELFAST |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82583726 | Aug 26, 2024 | ME | 1 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82263776 | Jul 30, 2024 | ME | 1 | me-pittsfield---scales-nb |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81990798 | Jun 27, 2024 | ME | 3 | me-pittsfield---scales-nb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81058256 | Mar 8, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-SAUGUS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80947979 | Feb 27, 2024 | ME | 1 | me-sidney---scales |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79671538 | Sep 13, 2023 | ME | 3 | LIBERTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79230128 | Jul 25, 2023 | ME | 3 | me-york---scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| sms-78257508 | Jan 1, 2020 | ME | 3 | me-york---scales | — | 1 | — | Yes |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME500-W12336 | Aug 27, 2015 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ME10014-0872 | Feb 20, 2014 | ME | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1002173850 | Sep 25, 2012 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1001681239 | Sep 29, 2011 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ME1003-97-AC | Jan 15, 2003 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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5 reportable crashes
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