Joseph P Carrara & Sons INC Safety Record
DOT# 17328 · N Clarendon, VT 05759-0060 · 8027752301
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Joseph P Carrara & Sons INC (DOT# 17328) in N Clarendon, Vermont has 59 inspections on record with 55 violations and a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive 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 · 55 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 · 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | NY | 1 | 0 |
| 02/11/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/24/2025 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 09/26/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 08/29/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 08/15/2025 | NY | 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 | The Cincinnati Insurance Co. | $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.