What is Needham Towing and Transport INC's safety grade?

Needham Towing and Transport INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Needham Towing and Transport INC have?

Needham Towing and Transport INC has 5 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 8 violations.

Has Needham Towing and Transport INC been involved in any crashes?

Needham Towing and Transport INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Needham Towing and Transport INC have active authority and insurance?

Needham Towing and Transport INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Needham Towing and Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 1032579 · Needham, MA 02494 · 7814443211

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/31/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Needham Towing and Transport INC (DOT# 1032579) in Needham, Massachusetts has 5 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

5 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Massachusetts

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Massachusetts

Violation Categories · 8 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

8 total violations across 5 inspections

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 5 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 3 states: MA, ME, US

Level 1: 2 (40%) Level 2: 1 (20%) Level 3: 2 (40%)

Date	State	Level
03/31/2025	ME	2
04/11/2024	US	1
03/18/2024	MA	3
01/24/2024	MA	3
08/02/2023	ME	1

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC537511

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	The Commerce Insurance Company	$750	09/09/2019

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 2

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 06/04/2002

MCS-150 Filed 20260302 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 75,000

Address Po 356, Needham, MA 02494