EMERALD SQUARE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Passenger) gap · 169 days Inactive Apr 28, 2020 → reinstated Oct 14, 2020
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EMERALD SQUARE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC (USDOT 948859) 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: $1,500,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Passenger) gap · 169 days — Inactive Apr 28, 2020 → reinstated Oct 14, 2020 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,500,000 — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/948859/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197591 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability filings
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 21, 2019
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC425455ACTIVE
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
EMERALD SQUARE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in PLAINVILLE, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 948859. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 23 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file. 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.
EMERALD SQUARE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 23 drivers, based in Plainville, MA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (10 stops).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 393.89 (Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection.) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 23 drivers; Ford, Linco, and Merz are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,591 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Apr 28, 2020 to Oct 14, 2020 (169 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 |
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| Massachusetts (MA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 9 | |
| Linco | 1 | |
| Merz | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 0.54 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85337042 | Jul 24, 2025 | MA | 1 | S-EAST BOSTON |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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1 | 393.89 | No |
| 83966894 | Feb 25, 2025 | MA | 2 | S-EAST BOSTON |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 83774958 | Feb 4, 2025 | MA | 5 | H-PLAINVILLE |
LINCOLN LIMOUSINE
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0 | — | No |
| 83774957 | Feb 4, 2025 | MA | 5 | H-PLAINVILLE |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Merz
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0 | — | No |
| 83774956 | Feb 4, 2025 | MA | 5 | H-PLAINVILLE |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 83774955 | Feb 4, 2025 | MA | 5 | H-PLAINVILLE |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 83774954 | Feb 4, 2025 | MA | 5 | H-PLAINVILLE |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 82285125 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA | 5 | S-PLAINVILLE |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 82276062 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA | 5 | S-PLAINVILLE |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 82276061 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA | 5 | S-PLAINVILLE |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 79591722 | Sep 5, 2023 | MA | 1 | S-BOSTON |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 79180722 | Jul 18, 2023 | MA | 2 | S-BOSTON |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | 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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| Oct 14, 2020 | MC425455-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 17, 2003 | MC425455-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020010718 | 91X | $1,500,000 | Dec 21, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020010718 | BIPD/Primary | $1,500,000 | Dec 21, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020081028 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2019 | Apr 22, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002343 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2017 | Apr 20, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020010718 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 21, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020015638 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2015 | Feb 12, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020015638 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2015 | Dec 21, 2016 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 54387400003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2008 | Mar 10, 2015 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2702678 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2008 | Mar 15, 2008 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN6684263 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 30, 2008 | Mar 15, 2008 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 6684263 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2003 | Mar 15, 2003 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 6684263 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2003 | Oct 31, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 6684263 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2003 | Jan 30, 2008 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN 6684263 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2003 | Feb 9, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 14, 2020
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Apr 28, 2020
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Apr 28, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 28, 2020authority gapCommon (Passenger) authority inactive: 169 days (through Oct 14, 2020)
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Apr 22, 2020insuranceCANCEL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 20, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2019
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Jul 31, 2018
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Apr 20, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2017
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Dec 21, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 10, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 15, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 15, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 9, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 31, 2008
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Jan 30, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 31, 2003insuranceTERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 15, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 14, 2002
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-PLAINVILLE | MA | 5 | 0 |
| S-PLAINVILLE | MA | 3 | 0 |
| S-BOSTON | MA | 2 | 0 |
| S-EAST BOSTON | MA | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.89 | Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC425455
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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12 inspections
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