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SMS - Safety Measurement System SMS - Safety Measurement System

POLAR CORP

  • 42938
  • 1001 SOUTHBRIDGE STREET
    WORCESTER, MA 01615-0011
  • 196
  • 208
  • 103

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/23/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 11/08/2007)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 22.7 23.2
Driver 1.0 6.4
Hazmat 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/23/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-153262
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.20 Not Public 0 4.28 0 Not Public 0.04
On-Road Performance Detail
10
9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
320.4
Straight Carrier
Not Public
103
1
101-500 relevant driver inspections
45
22
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
103
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
103
1
101-500 relevant driver inspections
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: 48

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation. 2 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. 2 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
391.41B10-MC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate. 1 1 2 Driver Fitness
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.203B-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.209(e) Power steering violations 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 7 7 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.81 Horn inoperative 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 1 0 2 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. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-TFCV Tires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle. 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 103

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
12/23/2025 CT3085000066 CT 1AL44F MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
12/18/2025 MADS00002429 MA 1AD71S MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
12/8/2025 NH1230001882 NH 7AP273 NH TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/3/2025 NH0953007560 NH X54258 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/25/2025 CT3067A00111 CT 1AC44V CT STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/22/2025 CT3077A00682 CT 1AE11D MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/14/2025 CT3022001752 CT 1AD26P MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
10/29/2025 NH1085004901 NH 1AC88T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
10/10/2025 US1624000098 US 1AJ31C MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
10/1/2025 NH1086002227 NH 7AP271 NH STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/24/2025 CT3129006215 CT 1AC37M MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/22/2025 MACX00001643 MA 1953B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/3/2025 VT51A0001393 VT 1AE38J MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/27/2025 NH1230001806 NH 7AP273 NH STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
8/23/2025 MADS00002160 MA 1AC54V MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
8/22/2025 MADT00000426 MA 1AC84X MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
8/20/2025 ME9195000388 ME 1AC84X MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
8/20/2025 NYSPE3041070 NY 6967A MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
8/15/2025 MAED00000327 MA 7654B MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/9/2025 MADA00003697 MA X45831 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
8/7/2025 MALP21000051 MA 1AJ97K MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/6/2025 MALP21000049 MA 1AF43C MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/29/2025 MADF00002497 MA Y10055 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
7/9/2025 CT1229001799 CT 4125B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
7/9/2025 CT3132005689 CT 2088B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
7/9/2025 MACL00004094 MA 7651B MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
7/7/2025 US1434000064 US 97044 MA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
6/11/2025 VT36A0000128 VT 6967A MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
6/11/2025 NYSPE3070677 NY 1AD16E MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
6/9/2025 CT3072000521 CT 1AH98V MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
6/9/2025 MADV00000247 MA X53622 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
6/6/2025 CT3129005891 CT 1AC56V MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/27/2025 CT3067A00081 CT 4125B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/15/2025 CT1087000298 CT 4124B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.203B-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing 2  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
396.3A1-TFCV Tires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
5/14/2025 MAEG00000068 MA 2084B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/8/2025 CT3074A00044 CT 1963B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.203B-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing 2  
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking 2  
5/8/2025 CT3067A00071 CT 1AJ75K MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
5/3/2025 CT0558001273 CT 1AE11D MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/1/2025 CT3067A00068 CT 1AD42P MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
4/24/2025 MACQ00004323 MA 1AJ31C MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/16/2025 CT3129005750 CT 2272A MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
4/9/2025 MACU00003542 MA 1AE28L MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/28/2025 CT3022001171 CT 1AD34H MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
3/19/2025 NH1078008286 NH 8AP042 NH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
3/10/2025 CT3063006998 CT 2272A MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
3/1/2025 MADD00002146 MA 1AF93P MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
2/26/2025 CT3082001294 CT 1AC54V MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/22/2025 MACR00003499 MA 1AC71E MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
2/21/2025 CT3032000178 CT 1963B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/10/2025 CT3077A00189 CT 1AJ75K MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/5/2025 NH1085004546 NH 8AP042 NH STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
1/21/2025 MADL00000718 MA 1AE77F MA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/10/2025 CT3120005077 CT 1AC37M MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
391.41B10-MC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
1/6/2025 NH0996000360 NH 7AP274 NH TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/2/2025 MADD00001979 MA 2082B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
12/30/2024 CT3134000789 CT 1AC44V MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
12/24/2024 MADS00001340 MA T28707 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  
12/19/2024 CT3078003185 CT 1AC85T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
12/6/2024 CT3132005146 CT 1AD42P MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/5/2024 NYSPD3050282 NY 1AD35H MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
11/20/2024 CT0102000013 CT 1AH37G MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/14/2024 MACY00002794 MA 1FV561 RI TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
11/8/2024 MACW00003347 MA 2273A MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/7/2024 CT3120004920 CT 1AC99F MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
10/31/2024 CT3091005656 CT 1AC37M MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
10/22/2024 CT1087000265 CT 1AC85T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/7/2024 CT3063006775 CT 3638640 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
10/4/2024 CT3067A00059 CT 1AC98F MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
9/24/2024 CT0997000824 CT 6963A MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
9/23/2024 CT3067A00052 CT 1AC84T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/9/2024 CT3091005531 CT 1AE11D MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/30/2024 NH0945004469 NH 2274A MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/14/2024 NH1325000390 NH 1AB44X MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
8/3/2024 MADQ00001140 MA 1AC54V MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/30/2024 NH1325000358 NH 8AP042 NH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/19/2024 MACK00003500 MA T28705 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/17/2024 MACX00000914 MA 97047 MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.81 Horn inoperative 3  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 2  
6/30/2024 MADQ00001028 MA 1AD35H MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/29/2024 MADQ00001023 MA 1AC92T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/28/2024 CT3132004719 CT 1AD87H MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/25/2024 MACX00000835 MA 1AC83X MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/21/2024 CT3071000113 CT 2084B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.209(e) Power steering violations (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
6/13/2024 GA1425000363 GA PWY9495 OH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
5/23/2024 MADQ00000884 MA 1AH99V MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/20/2024 MADA00002186 MA T28707 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/15/2024 NH1078007578 NH 7AP271 NH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/14/2024 NH1085004025 NH 7AP271 NH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/8/2024 ME0452005785 ME X54258 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/2/2024 MADQ00000827 MA 2082B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/3/2024 MADA00001973 MA T28706 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/1/2024 NH0953006888 NH 1AC86T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/29/2024 MADQ00000692 MA 1956B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/21/2024 NH1230001255 NH 8AP044 NH TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/19/2024 VT51A0000501 VT 1AB43X MA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
3/14/2024 MADG00000159 MA 1AC84T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
3/5/2024 NH1292001824 NH 2274A MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/25/2024 CT1229000902 CT 1AE11D MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/20/2024 CT3061002360 CT 1953B MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/11/2024 MADM00000047 MA 2272A MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
1/3/2024 NH1291003174 NH 8AP043 NH STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/28/2023 CT0108000030 CT 1AH37G MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/28/2023 MADF00000604 MA R79910 MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/26/2023 CT1229000796 CT 1AC85T MA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1

Report Vehicle Crash
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM
2/13/2025 MATBC0034858 MA 1AH79M MA 0 1 Yes No

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
9/8/2025 MATBC0035940 MA 1AF92P MA 0 1 Yes No 2 3 6
4/10/2025 NH0040836325 NH 1AC86T MA 0 1 No No 2 2 4
7/9/2024 NH2024088143 NH 1AB44X MA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

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.

  • 11/1/2007 (Compliance Review)
  • 103
    • 72
    • 31
  • : 4

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Enforcement Cases

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