What is North Shore Shuttle's safety grade?

North Shore Shuttle has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. 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 North Shore Shuttle have?

North Shore Shuttle has 9 inspections on record with a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 11.1% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 19 violations.

Has North Shore Shuttle been involved in any crashes?

North Shore Shuttle has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does North Shore Shuttle have active authority and insurance?

North Shore Shuttle has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

North Shore Shuttle Safety Record

DOT# 1323772 · Lynn, MA 01901 · 7812868660

Legal name: Puritan Distribution INC

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 04/16/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, North Shore Shuttle (DOT# 1323772) in Lynn, Massachusetts has 9 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

9 Inspections

11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

6 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 11.1%

Carrier: 11.1% (1 of 9) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 11.1%

Carrier: 11.1% (1 of 9) National: 6.4%

50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Massachusetts

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

Violation Categories · 19 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.

19 total violations across 9 inspections

2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 9 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.

Level 1: 1 (11%) Level 2: 5 (56%) Level 5: 3 (33%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
04/16/2025	MA	5	0	0
04/14/2025	MA	5	0	0
04/14/2025	MA	5	1	0
02/20/2025	MA	2	0	0
12/03/2024	MA	2	0	0
11/07/2024	MA	1	0	0
04/23/2024	MA	2	0	1
02/01/2024	MA	2	0	0
01/23/2024	MA	2	0	0

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 MC588597

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	Arbella Protection Insurance Company	$1,500	03/21/2025

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 6

Drivers 8

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 01/21/2005

MCS-150 Filed 20250416 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 75,000

Address 330 Lynnway Suite 345, Lynn, MA 01901