What is Red-thread's safety grade?

Red-thread has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. 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 Red-thread have?

Red-thread has 32 inspections on record with a 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 6.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 29 violations.

Has Red-thread been involved in any crashes?

Red-thread has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Red-thread have active authority and insurance?

Red-thread has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Red-thread Safety Record

DOT# 583650 · Boston, MA 02210 · 6174394900

Legal name: Red-thread Spaces LLC

Excellent safety record — scored 7/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 11/13/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 7/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Red-thread (DOT# 583650) in Boston, Massachusetts has 32 inspections on record with 29 violations and a 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

32 Inspections

6.3% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

23 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 6.3%

Carrier: 6.3% (2 of 32) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 6.3%

Carrier: 6.3% (2 of 32) National: 6.4%

59% OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Massachusetts

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Massachusetts

Violation Categories · 29 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.

29 total violations across 32 inspections

4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 32 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, PA, RI

Level 1: 12 (38%) Level 2: 4 (12%) Level 3: 16 (50%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
11/13/2025	CT	1	0	0
11/05/2025	CT	1	0	0
09/15/2025	RI	1	0	0
07/24/2025	CT	3	0	0
07/21/2025	CT	1	0	0
07/15/2025	CT	1	0	0
06/30/2025	CT	1	0	0
06/05/2025	CT	2	0	0
05/19/2025	CT	1	0	0
05/15/2025	CT	3	0	0
05/13/2025	NH	2	0	0
05/06/2025	CT	3	0	0
04/16/2025	CT	3	0	0
03/31/2025	CT	3	0	0
03/10/2025	PA	3	0	1
01/21/2025	CT	3	0	0
12/27/2024	CT	1	0	0
12/19/2024	CT	3	0	0
10/23/2024	CT	1	0	0
10/16/2024	MA	3	0	0
08/05/2024	CT	3	0	0
04/20/2024	CT	2	0	0
04/20/2024	CT	3	0	0
12/14/2023	MA	3	0	0
11/29/2023	CT	3	0	0
11/27/2023	CT	1	1	0
11/20/2023	CT	1	0	0
08/14/2023	CT	2	0	0
06/22/2023	CT	3	0	0
05/16/2023	RI	1	1	0
05/15/2023	CT	3	0	1
05/08/2023	MA	3	0	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.

MC/MX Number MC752431

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	Hartford Casualty Insurance Company	$1,000	04/01/2019

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 23

Drivers 22

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 12/09/1994

MCS-150 Filed 20250729 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 336,572

Address 101 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210