DBA: E H MERRIFIELD BUS CO
CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 39
Trailers: 0 (0 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
1777 CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, ATHOL, MA, 01331
Phone Number
(978) 249-4804
Mailing Address
PO BOX 337-1777 CHESTNUT ST, ATHOL, MA, 01331
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(978) 249-7896
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | CAR0351595 | $5,000,000 | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2000-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA11421190 | $5,000,000 | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | 2003-08-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | CAP 882-55-75 | $5,000,000 | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMP… | 2000-08-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | CAP8825575 | $5,000,000 | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMP… | 1999-08-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-08-01 | BIPD/Excess | EXC 356-97-04 | $5,000,000 | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPA… | 2025-09-25 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1986-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CSA210382 | $5,000,000 | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORT… | 2000-01-08 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
3 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (3 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 | ZP00002324 | 5 | MA | 0 | 0 | INTL 4DRGVMMN... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | ZP00002128 | 5 | MA | 0 | 0 | INTL 4DRBUC8N... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | ZP00002127 | 5 | MA | 0 | 0 | INTL 4DRBUC8N... |
Jan 24, 2025
ZP00002324
Jan 4, 2024
ZP00002128
Jan 4, 2024
ZP00002127
Total Inspections
3
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
3
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (4 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | MATBC0037608 | MA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2017 | MA1003433879 | MA | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2017 | MA1003248677 | MA | Injury | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2014 | MA1002680596 | MA | Injury | 0 | 2 | No |
Apr 2, 2026
MA • MATBC0037608
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 13, 2017
MA • MA1003433879
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Feb 6, 2017
MA • MA1003248677
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Mar 13, 2014
MA • MA1002680596
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
No
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
7
Total Crashes
4
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 3 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 19 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
19
0 owned
Trailers
0
0 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
39
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
19
Power Units
0
Trucks
19
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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