What is Fenton Trucking's safety grade?

Fenton Trucking 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 Fenton Trucking have?

Fenton Trucking has 13 inspections on record with a 92.3% 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 82 violations.

Has Fenton Trucking been involved in any crashes?

Fenton Trucking has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Fenton Trucking have active authority and insurance?

Fenton Trucking has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Fenton Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 580468 · Wallingford, CT 06492 · 2033762939

Legal name: Patrick Fenton

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/03/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 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, Fenton Trucking (DOT# 580468) in Wallingford, Connecticut has 13 inspections on record with 82 violations and a 92.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

13 Inspections

92.3% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

5 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 92.3%

Carrier: 92.3% (12 of 13) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 13) National: 6.4%

5% OOS rate better than 5% of carriers in Connecticut

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

Violation Categories · 82 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.

82 total violations across 13 inspections

12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Other

Inspection History · 13 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 6 states: CT, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI

Level 1: 4 (31%) Level 2: 4 (31%) Level 3: 5 (38%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/03/2026	CT	3	0
01/05/2026	MA	3	0
11/13/2025	NJ	1	5
09/16/2025	CT	2	0
07/28/2025	PA	1	0
07/15/2025	MA	2	0
05/15/2025	CT	1	2
05/01/2025	CT	2	2
12/02/2024	CT	1	0
03/06/2024	NY	3	0
08/01/2023	RI	3	0
06/30/2023	CT	3	0
05/26/2023	CT	2	3

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 MC282212

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Central Mutual Insurance Company	$750	12/03/2024

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 5

Drivers 6

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 11/09/1994

MCS-150 Filed 20240430 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 380,000

Address 15 Pent Highway, Wallingford, CT 06492