Boston Globe Publishing Services LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2460432 · Boston, MA 02601 · 6179292711
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 12/26/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Boston Globe Publishing Services LLC (DOT# 2460432) in Boston, Massachusetts has 37 inspections on record with 26 violations and a 2.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. 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 · 26 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 · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/13/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/16/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/04/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 06/12/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/25/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/14/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-DEC-25 | MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-AUG-25 | MA | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 13-FEB-25 | MA | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-MAY-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 | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $2,000 |
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.