Union Auto Nb Safety Record
DOT# 3228026 · New Bedford, MA 02744-2601 · 7747700869
Legal name: Union Auto Towing INC
Below-average safety record — scored 64/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 64/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Union Auto Nb (DOT# 3228026) in New Bedford, Massachusetts has 56 inspections on record with 136 violations and a 55.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. 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 · 136 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 · 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | RI | 2 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | CT | 3 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | CT | 3 | 0 |
| 12/23/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | ME | 1 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | MA | 2 | 0 |
| 11/15/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-MAY-25 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-JAN-25 | RI | 0 | 1 | 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 Commerce 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.