Chs Auto Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 4012725 · Waltham, MA 02452 · 5085242523

C

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 11/10/2025

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Chs Auto Transport INC (DOT# 4012725) in Waltham, Massachusetts has 22 inspections on record with 61 violations and a 54.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

22 Inspections
54.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
1 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 54.5%
Carrier: 54.5% (12 of 22) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 36.4%
Carrier: 36.4% (8 of 22) National: 6.4%
11% OOS rate better than 11% 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.

61 total violations across 22 inspections
20 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (33%)
Vehicle Maintenance
29
Unsafe Driving
18
Hours of Service
8
Driver Fitness
6

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 12 states
Level 1: 12 (55%) Level 2: 3 (14%) Level 3: 7 (32%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
11/10/2025 SC 3 0 0
09/22/2025 LA 1 0 0
07/01/2025 FL 1 1 1
05/07/2025 FL 3 0 0
04/25/2025 MS 3 0 0
04/14/2025 MD 2 0 0
03/31/2025 FL 1 3 0
03/27/2025 FL 1 0 0
03/13/2025 FL 1 3 1
03/10/2025 VA 1 2 3

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 MC1511343
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 Pilgrim Insurance Company $1,000 01/19/2025

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 1
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/17/2023
MCS-150 Filed 20250818 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 105,000
Address 59 Lyman St, Waltham, MA 02452