What is Collins Express's safety grade?

Collins Express has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Collins Express have?

Collins Express has 7 inspections on record with a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 7 violations.

Has Collins Express been involved in any crashes?

Collins Express has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Collins Express have active authority and insurance?

Collins Express has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Collins Express Safety Record

DOT# 3351470 · Putnam, CT 06260 · 2038639633

Legal name: Collins Holdings LTD

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 05/23/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 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, Collins Express (DOT# 3351470) in Putnam, Connecticut has 7 inspections on record with 7 violations and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

7 Inspections

28.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6%

Carrier: 28.6% (2 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 6.4%

29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in Connecticut

29% crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Connecticut

Violation Categories · 7 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.

7 total violations across 7 inspections

2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (29%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 7 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.

Inspected across 5 states: CT, MA, NH, NY, VT

Level 1: 3 (43%) Level 2: 3 (43%) Level 3: 1 (14%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
05/23/2025	NH	3	0
03/14/2025	VT	2	0
10/09/2024	NY	1	0
03/12/2024	MA	2	0
12/14/2023	NY	2	1
11/06/2023	CT	1	0
08/10/2023	CT	1	1

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.

MC/MX Number MC1071557

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	Progressive Casualty Insurance Company	$1,000	11/06/2025

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.

Power Units 2

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/28/2019

MCS-150 Filed 20251010 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 100,000

Address 33 Industrial Park Rd, Putnam, CT 06260