HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3161987-island-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ISLAND TRANSPORT INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 6 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (508) 627-0350, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC177616.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 16 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
0 of 2 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 11
11 buses
Freightliner 1
12 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 2 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 2 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 2 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | MA | 5 | 3 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | MA | 5 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | MA | 5 | 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 21,935 vehicle and 35,944 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
17 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 23 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 | 17 | 2 | 100.0% | 62.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Floor - Inadequate floor condition Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39384FL | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 2 | 0 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEI | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEND | 1 | 1 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203ACBP | 1 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383F | 1 | 0 |
| Horn - Inoperative or defective Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39381H | 1 | 0 |
| Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209ESPSLA | 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 | 3161987 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC177616 |
| Legal name | ISLAND TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 3,300 (2019) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 18, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Email domain on file | @mvtour.com |
Cargo carried
Passengers
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 ISLAND TRANSPORT INC
What does ISLAND TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for ISLAND TRANSPORT INC (MC177616), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about ISLAND TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Aug 14, 2020, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking ISLAND TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3161987. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (508) 627-0350, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC177616, 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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