DESIGNERS SERVICES INC

DOT 42837 MC 075807 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
12 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 8.33% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 60.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8 ARROW DRIVE, WOBURN, MA, 01801

Phone Number

(781) 935-5540

Mailing Address

8 ARROW, WOBURN, MA, 01801

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(781) 935-4232

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
33 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
33 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-03-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2013-03-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2013-02-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2013-02-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2009-02-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-05-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-05-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-06-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-06-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-02-07 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2000-02-07 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC075807 2013-02-27

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: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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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
2013-01-01 BIPD/Primary AMN 9818591 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2013-01-01 BIPD/Primary AMN 9818591 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2013-01-03 CARGO IHN9814259 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2019-08-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-01-15 BIPD/Primary MAA 0271369 AN $750,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-02-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-01-03 CARGO CIM 0273606 $750,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-01-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-02-06 CARGO 790002414 $750,000 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2009-01-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-02-06 CARGO QMR848803 $750,000 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2007-02-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-03 BIPD/Primary AFN 8743736 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2006-01-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-03 BIPD/Primary AFN 8762141 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2009-01-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-02-06 CARGO IHN7217583 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2006-02-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-28 BIPD/Primary 810-494K2952 $750,000 TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-01-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-12-09 CARGO 660469K587A $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2004-02-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-12-09 BIPD/Primary 810251B6654 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2002-04-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-03-28 BIPD/Primary A4BAP 251B6654 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2000-03-03 TRANSFER CANCELLED
1976-01-16 CARGO 650114B733IND $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2000-03-03 TRANSFER CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

8.33%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

12 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

60.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 12 Last inspection: Jun 29, 2026 Total crashes: 3

FMCSA Inspection Records (12 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 29, 2026

CP00006386

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 MA ISLA 54DB4W1B...

Jun 29, 2026

CP00006386

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 MA ISLA 54DB4W1B...

Apr 20, 2026

0995001260

1 viol.
Level 1 NH MITSUBISHI JL6BBJ1S...

Dec 4, 2025

0959000305

Level 3 NH MITS JL6BBJ1S...

Nov 25, 2025

0953007553

1 viol.
Level 1 NH ISLA 54DB4W1B...

Jun 4, 2025

DQ00002267

Level 3 MA MITS JL6BBJ1S...

May 15, 2025

1086001828

Level 3 NH ISLA 54DB4W1B...

May 15, 2025

1435000173

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 US ISUZU 54DE5W1D...

Apr 22, 2025

5500002542

Level 1 VT MITS JL6BBJ1S...

Jun 6, 2024

3684012874

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 ME ISU JALE5W16...

Sep 13, 2023

CU00002621

1 viol.
Level 3 MA ISU JALE5W16...

Jun 28, 2023

CU00002389

1 viol.
Level 3 MA ISU JALE5W16...
Total Inspections

12

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

12

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (3 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Aug 21, 2024

MA • MATBC0033770

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 4, 2022

MA • MA1004111995

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 6, 2003

NJ • NJ0003295515

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

3

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

12
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 60.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Household Goods Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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