Thermo Fluids INC Safety Record

DOT# 641752 · Norwell, MA 02061

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Thermo Fluids INC (DOT# 641752) in Norwell, Massachusetts has 201 inspections on record with 134 violations and a 10.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

201 Inspections
10.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
175 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 10.9%
Carrier: 10.9% (22 of 201) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (1 of 201) National: 6.4%
51% OOS rate better than 51% 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.

134 total violations across 201 inspections
23 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
101
Unsafe Driving
18
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
7
Other
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 16 states
Level 1: 64 (32%) Level 2: 114 (57%) Level 3: 23 (11%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 CO 3 0 0
03/12/2026 TX 2 1 0
03/03/2026 NV 3 0 0
02/18/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/11/2026 NM 1 0 0
02/11/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/09/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/06/2026 TX 1 0 0
02/05/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/04/2026 ID 2 0 0
18-SEP-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
18-SEP-24 CA 0 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 MC454876
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Zurich American Insurance Company $20K 09/01/2006
BIPD/Primary Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company $1,000 11/01/2025
CARGO Zurich American Insurance Company N/A 09/01/2006

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 175
Drivers 118
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/20/1996
MCS-150 Filed 20250327 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,704,585
Address 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061