Dos Santos Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 3796195 · New Bedford, MA 02745 · 8572372656

A

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

Last inspected 01/13/2026

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, Dos Santos Transportation INC (DOT# 3796195) in New Bedford, Massachusetts has 10 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

10 Inspections
0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
2 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 10) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 10) National: 6.4%
66% OOS rate better than 66% 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.

17 total violations across 10 inspections
Vehicle Maintenance
3
Unsafe Driving
9
Hours of Service
5

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 2 states: MA, VT
Level 2: 2 (20%) Level 3: 8 (80%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/13/2026 MA 3 0 0
12/31/2025 MA 3 0 0
10/29/2025 VT 3 0 0
07/29/2025 MA 3 0 0
05/16/2025 MA 3 0 0
02/25/2025 MA 2 0 0
05/01/2024 MA 3 0 0
04/09/2024 MA 3 0 0
11/07/2023 VT 2 0 0
07/28/2023 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 MC1364566
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 04/01/2026

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 2
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/10/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20250607 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 54,944
Address 60 Windsong Cir, New Bedford, MA 02745