Litchfields Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 24495 · Norwell, MA 02061 · 7816004712

B

Good safety record — scored 24/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Litchfields Express INC (DOT# 24495) in Norwell, Massachusetts has 39 inspections on record with 131 violations and a 17.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

39 Inspections
17.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
18 Power Units

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 17.9%
Carrier: 17.9% (7 of 39) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 7.7%
Carrier: 7.7% (3 of 39) National: 6.4%
38% OOS rate better than 38% of carriers in Massachusetts
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Massachusetts

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.

131 total violations across 39 inspections
29 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
82
Unsafe Driving
36
Hours of Service
3
Driver Fitness
3
Other
7

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 5 states: CT, MA, ME, NJ, NY
Level 1: 2 (5%) Level 2: 14 (36%) Level 3: 23 (59%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 ME 2 0 0
02/13/2026 MA 2 0 0
01/27/2026 MA 2 2 0
12/22/2025 MA 2 0 0
12/15/2025 MA 3 0 0
12/02/2025 MA 2 0 0
12/01/2025 MA 3 0 0
11/21/2025 MA 3 0 0
10/23/2025 MA 2 0 0
10/21/2025 MA 3 0 0

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 MC099527
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 Safety Insurance Co. $750 02/09/2026

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 18
Drivers 18
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250708 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 150,000
Address 11 Duncan Drive, Norwell, MA 02061