8 Ways INC Safety Record

DOT# 3124510 · Avon, CT 06001 · 8608745120

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, 8 Ways INC (DOT# 3124510) in Avon, Connecticut has 21 inspections on record with 21 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

21 Inspections
0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
4 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 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 21) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 21) National: 6.4%
69% OOS rate better than 69% of carriers in Connecticut
29% crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Connecticut

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.

21 total violations across 21 inspections
Vehicle Maintenance
14
Unsafe Driving
5
Driver Fitness
2

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 4 states: FL, MA, NC, NY
Level 1: 3 (14%) Level 2: 11 (52%) Level 3: 7 (33%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 MA 3 0 0
01/08/2026 NY 2 0 0
12/15/2025 NC 3 0 0
08/07/2025 NY 2 0 0
07/31/2025 MA 1 0 0
07/30/2025 MA 3 0 0
05/28/2025 NY 2 0 0
03/31/2025 NY 1 0 0
03/03/2025 NY 1 0 0
02/13/2025 NY 2 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 MC089800
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 Geico Marine Insurance Company $750 04/19/2025

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 4
Drivers 4
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/17/2018
MCS-150 Filed 20251027 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 139,744
Address 44 Avonwood Rd Apt 302, Avon, CT 06001