VIP AUTO TRANSPORT & TOWING INC
- 3344875
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4 RIDGEWOOD LN
BEDFORD, MA 01730 - 3
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 49 | Not Public | 0.16 | 9.90 | 0.47 | Not Public | 0.38 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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11
9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
3
Straight Carrier
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Not Public |
27
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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15
10
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
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27
1
1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
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Not Public |
27
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 62
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.16B-CPASS | Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 391.11B3-Q | Qualifications - Operating a CMV without proper training/experience | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | 1 | 1 | 10 | Drugs/Alcohol |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 2 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.104F1-C | Cargo - Knotted tiedown | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55A-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDD | Coupling - Driveaway, safety devices wire/chain damaged. | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 2 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 3 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 6 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.7A-UOC | Unsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 27
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 7/13/2026 | MACQ00005015 | MA | Y54592 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 392.16B-CPASS Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. | 7 | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely | 5 | ||||||
| 6/27/2026 | MAEI00000615 | MA | Y80534 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 5 | ||||||
| 392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | ||||||
| 6/26/2026 | MADF00003477 | MA | Y80534 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 6/23/2026 | NH1305000361 | NH | Y80534 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 3/25/2026 | NH1222000439 | NH | Y54592 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 1/15/2026 | NH0850002051 | NH | X43787 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 12/3/2025 | NH1325001223 | NH | Y54592 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 11/18/2025 | NH1325001201 | NH | Y54592 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.104F1-C Cargo - Knotted tiedown | 3 | ||||||
| 391.11B3-Q Qualifications - Operating a CMV without proper training/experience | 8 | ||||||
| 393.60E Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | ||||||
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 5 | ||||||
| 8/11/2025 | NH0995000982 | NH | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 396.7A-UOC Unsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/6/2025 | MACY00003744 | MA | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75B-TFV Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | ||||||
| 393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | 4 | ||||||
| 392.4A-DOSP Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. (OOS) | 10 + 0 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | ||||||
| 7/17/2025 | NH0953007353 | NH | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | ||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 7/7/2025 | MADL00001254 | MA | X43787 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 6/24/2025 | NH0896001474 | NH | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 5/31/2025 | RI00DP004874 | RI | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | ||||||
| 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | ||||||
| 5/24/2025 | RI0089000119 | RI | W74732 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 5/23/2025 | NH1313000386 | NH | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | ||||||
| 5/15/2025 | NH0850001934 | NH | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 5 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 393.61-WD Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | ||||||
| 393.80A Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | 3 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 4/23/2025 | MADA00003331 | MA | W74732 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 4/15/2025 | MACD00008397 | MA | W74732 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 2/14/2025 | MACH00005704 | MA | X43787 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | ||||||
| 2/6/2025 | MACH00005687 | MA | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 1/13/2025 | MACY00003028 | MA | W74732 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) | 5 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 11/30/2024 | RI0089000073 | RI | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 11/6/2024 | US1435000130 | US | X43787 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 11/6/2024 | US1435000131 | US | X88163 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 11/6/2024 | US1435000129 | US | W74732 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 10/10/2024 | MACH00005519 | MA | X43787 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDD Coupling - Driveaway, safety devices wire/chain damaged. (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 1
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 8/11/2025 | NH2025111291 | NH | X88163 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 11/26/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
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*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 08/12/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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