PERFORMANCE TRANS INC

DOT 299578 MC 210229 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
3 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
82 units

Drivers: 100

Trailers: 16 (16 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

70 BENSON ST, FITCHBURG, MA, 01420

Phone Number

(978) 345-5300

Mailing Address

70 BENSON ST, FITCHBURG, MA, 01420

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(978) 345-5162

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
37 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
37 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

Inactive
15 years

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-12-09 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2011-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-04-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-11-27 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1997-12-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1997-12-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-03-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1992-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1988-11-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-10-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC210229 2013-12-09

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2022-03-01 BIPD/Primary BJGMMZ $5,000,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
1998-10-27 Bond K05159180 N/A THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORT… - - ACTIVE
2020-03-01 BIPD/Primary BJBWJQ $5,000,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-04-08 BIPD/Primary 1020083730 $5,000,000 ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE … 2020-04-12 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-03-01 BIPD/Primary BDNSRH $5,000,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-04-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-30 BIPD/Primary AFN8626374 $5,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2012-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 BIPD/Primary AFN 8626374 $5,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2011-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-05-12 CARGO 08 MS TD5309 $5,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-04-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-03-01 BIPD/Primary 89573400002 $5,000,000 ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE … 2007-03-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-05-19 CARGO IMP 654-50-02 $5,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2006-05-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-03-01 BIPD/Primary CAR3764005-00 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2006-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-03-01 BIPD/Primary CAR3764005-000 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2004-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-05-12 CARGO B01 QBR831107 $5,000,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-05-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-08-13 BIPD/Primary 820 3578A333 $5,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2002-08-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-08-13 BIPD/Primary A5-820-3578A33-3-02 $5,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2004-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-07-31 BIPD/Primary TRK 0004076133 $5,000,000 AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … 2002-08-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-02-12 CARGO 7000016618 $5,000,000 ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE … 2003-05-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-02-12 CARGO 7000011138 $5,000,000 THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2001-02-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-08-20 BIPD/Primary TRK 000 407 61 33 $5,000,000 AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … 2002-09-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-08-20 BIPD/Primary LMT 253047 524 $5,000,000 THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORT… 1997-10-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-03-27 CARGO I0-6352224 $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

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 3 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 42

FMCSA Inspection Records (3 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

DA00004752

Level 1 MA KW 1XK1D40X...

Jul 15, 2026

1128003198

1 viol.
Level 3 NH PETERBILT 1XPED40X...

Jun 27, 2026

PD66000207

Level 1 MA FREIGHTLIN 3ALHGNDV...
Total Inspections

3

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

3

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (42 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.

Jan 19, 2026

MA • MATBC0036645

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 17, 2025

NH • NH0064225201

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 25, 2025

MA • MATBC0035101

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2025

MA • MATBC0034524

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 21, 2024

MA • MATBC0034064

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 15, 2023

MA • MATBC0032037

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2023

MA • MATRV0018981

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 23, 2023

MA • MATRV0018903

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 30, 2023

MA • MATRV0018598

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 9, 2022

NY • NY3963432500

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 13, 2022

MA • MA1004134804

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2022

MA • MA1004125809

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 5, 2021

NY • NYSP40876360

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 1, 2021

MA • MA1003951696

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 14, 2020

NY • NYSP39044370

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

26

Total Crashes

42

View all 42 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

21

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

3
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

82
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

82

30 owned

Trailers

16

16 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

100

CDL Drivers: 50
Interstate: 50
Intrastate: 50
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 50
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 50

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Drive/Tow Away Building Materials Machinery Liquids/Gases Chemicals Construction Water Well

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

82

Power Units

48

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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