P J MURPHY TRANSPORTATION INC
- 447995
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65 HALE STREET
HAVERHILL, MA 01830 - 9
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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.
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 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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| 0.81 | Not Public | 0 | 18 | 0 | Not Public | 0 |
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
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3-10 relevant driver inspections
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6
5-10 relevant vehicle inspections
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
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5-10 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: 29
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.209E-SPSRLF | Steering - Power steering reservoir low fluid | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.43D-BSB | Brake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45B2-BHHC | Hydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) | 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. |
| 393.55D1-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. |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 171.2EHMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Accepting a hazardous material for transportation which is not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment as required | 1 | 0 | 2 | HM Compliance |
| 172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | 3 | HM Compliance |
| 172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | 3 | HM Compliance |
| 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | 1 | 0 | 7 | HM Compliance |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 8
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 4/14/2026 | NH1325001319 | NH | 3768B | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| 2/27/2026 | MACH00006182 | MA | 1AE42T | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 8/21/2025 | MACH00005976 | MA | 1AE42T | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.60E Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | ||||||
| 172.602C-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 3 | ||||||
| 180.415-HMTMC HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | 7 | ||||||
| 393.209E-SPSRLF Steering - Power steering reservoir low fluid | 6 | ||||||
| 6/4/2025 | MACH00005906 | MA | 2922B | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 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-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 3/27/2025 | NH1128002450 | NH | 2922B | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 172.602A-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 3 | ||||||
| 12/4/2024 | NH1128002209 | NH | 7200A | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 171.2EHMGRMC HM (General Requirements) - Accepting a hazardous material for transportation which is not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in conditio | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 6/3/2024 | MAPD67000021 | MA | 7178B | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.43D-BSB Brake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75A1-TFSMF Tires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 393.45B2-BHHC Hydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 5/17/2024 | MACD00007405 | MA | 7178B | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | ||||||
| 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | ||||||
| 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9T Inoperable tail lamp | 6 | ||||||
| 393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 6 | ||||||
| 393.25(f) Stop lamp violations | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal | 6 | ||||||
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) |
| 1/9/2025 | MATBC0034613 | MA | 1AC97H | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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.
- 11/17/2023 (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 06/16/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
- Closed Date Case #
- 5/11/2022 MA-2022-0028-US1468
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