HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/251299-providence-and-worcester-railroad-company/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- MC169632 is also listed on another company recordENGELHEIM CHARTER INC (USDOT 208151, added Dec 21, 1981). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 208151, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (740) 622-8092, not a number from an email or load board.
- MC169632 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 208151. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC169632 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | — | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy T10001613412 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 8, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC169632 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | Primary | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY Policy 006MW469008CAA · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 21, 1987 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 2 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
1 of 2 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | MA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | MA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Massachusetts average covers 21,932 vehicle and 35,941 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | 62.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 25.0% | 8.4% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 251299 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC169632 |
| Legal name | PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 220,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 22, 1988) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 12, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper ProductsOtherRailroad Repair Material
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY
What does PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY (MC169632), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD COMPANY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 251299. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (740) 622-8092, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches the docket on file, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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