Martineau's Towing Service INC Safety Record
DOT# 15126 · Methuen, MA 01844 · 9786829382
Legal name: Martineau Garage INC
Below-average safety record — scored 55/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 02/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 55/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Martineau's Towing Service INC (DOT# 15126) in Methuen, Massachusetts has 19 inspections on record with 60 violations and a 52.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 60 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.
Inspection History · 19 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | MA | 0 | 1 |
| 11/20/2025 | NH | 0 | 1 |
| 11/04/2025 | MA | 2 | 0 |
| 06/10/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 05/19/2025 | MA | 0 | 1 |
| 04/30/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/16/2025 | MA | 1 | 0 |
| 04/03/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2025 | MA | 2 | 0 |
| 01/03/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-NOV-24 | MA | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Arbella Protection Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.