P J MURPHY TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 447995 MC 229088 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
24 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 54.17% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
9 units

Drivers: 8

Trailers: 2 (2 owned)

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

Physical Address

65 HALE STREET, HAVERHILL, MA, 01830

Phone Number

(978) 687-3166

Mailing Address

65 HALE STREET, HAVERHILL, MA, 01830

Cell Phone

(978) 914-4666

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(888) 280-8207

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

OTHER-CARGO TANK FACILITY;PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 12 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 12 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-07-25 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2016-07-25 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2016-07-11 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2016-07-11 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-07-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-07-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-07-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1994-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC229088 2016-07-11
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC229088 2006-07-17

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
2019-06-28 BIPD/Primary BHXKRS $5,000,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2017-07-05 BIPD/Primary 6047381 $5,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2019-07-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-07-05 BIPD/Primary 6047386 $5,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2017-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-07-05 BIPD/Excess 6047388 $5,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2017-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-05 BIPD/Primary EAGCT000188916 $5,000,000 HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-07-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-07-05 BIPD/Excess IXG420917A $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2017-07-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-07-05 BIPD/Primary EAGCT000188915 $5,000,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2016-07-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-07-05 BIPD/Excess IXG420917 $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2015-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-05 BIPD/Primary TR-0C360391 $5,000,000 THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANC… 2015-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-07-05 BIPD/Primary TR-1A944249 $5,000,000 THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANC… 2013-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-05 CARGO IMP 335-14-35-00 $5,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2013-07-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-07-05 BIPD/Primary PGC00001005920 $5,000,000 PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-05 BIPD/Primary 01590400003 $5,000,000 ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE … 2008-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-07-05 BIPD/Primary 01590400003 $5,000,000 ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE … 2006-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-07-05 BIPD/Primary 1300022 $5,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-07-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-05 BIPD/Primary ACB 1300022 $5,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-07-05 BIPD/Primary CAA 0062049 $5,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-05 CARGO CNA 0042169 $5,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-07-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-07-05 CARGO 130002-11 $5,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-09-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1998-07-05 BIPD/Excess CUA 0042170-10 $5,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-07-05 BIPD/Primary MAA 1300022 $5,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-09-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

54.17%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

24 inspections · 13 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

16.67%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

12 inspections · 2 OOS

Total inspections: 24 Last inspection: Jun 15, 2026 Total crashes: 14

FMCSA Inspection Records (24 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 15, 2026

DL00001799

1 viol.
Level 3 MA PTRB 1XPXD40X...

Jun 4, 2026

1313001231

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NH FRHT 1FUJGEDR...

Jun 4, 2026

1313001231

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NH FRHT 1FUJGEDR...

Apr 14, 2026

1325001319

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 NH 1XPXD40X...

Feb 27, 2026

CH00006182

1 viol.
Level 3 MA WSTR 5KJJBWD1...

Aug 21, 2025

CH00005976

5 viol.
Level 2 MA WSTR 5KJJBWD1...

Jun 4, 2025

CH00005906

8 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MA PTRB 1XPXD40X...

Mar 27, 2025

1128002450

2 viol.
Level 2 NH PTRB 1XPXD40X...

Dec 4, 2024

1128002209

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NH PTRB 1XPXD40X...

Jun 3, 2024

PD67000021

4 viol. 3 OOS
Level 1 MA PETERBILT 1XPXD40X...

May 17, 2024

CD00007405

7 viol.
Level 2 MA PTRB 1XPXD40X...

Apr 2, 2024

CH00005267

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MA PTRB 1XPXD40X...

Mar 16, 2024

CD00007222

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 MA FRHT 1FUJGEDR...

Nov 15, 2023

1435000054

Level 1 US PETERBILT 1XPXD40X...

Nov 15, 2023

1435000053

Level 1 US FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGEDR...
Total Inspections

24

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

24

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (14 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.

May 19, 2026

MA • MATBC0037381

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2025

MA • MATBC0034613

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 29, 2023

MA • MATBC0032027

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 26, 2022

MA • MA1004083170

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2021

MA • MA1003924602

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 17, 2020

MA • MA1004084436

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 8, 2019

NH • NH0000035419

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 21, 2018

NH • NH0020381718

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2018

MA • MA1003537757

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 30, 2017

MA • MA1003549517

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Mar 31, 2017

MA • MA1003276323

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2010

MA • MA1001450223

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2004

MA • MA1000384494

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 1, 2001

MA • MA000004277A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

6

Total Crashes

14

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

31

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 26
OOS: 9

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
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

24
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

9
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

9

7 owned

Trailers

2

2 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

8

CDL Drivers: 8
Interstate: 8
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 8
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Liquids/Gases Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

OTHER-CARGO TANK FACILITY PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

9

Power Units

9

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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