HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/359536-townsend-oil-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TOWNSEND OIL COMPANY INC
Doing business as ALVIN HOLLIS
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.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (800) 888-2888, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1004350.
- 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 10 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
3 of 12 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | MA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | MA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NH | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | ME | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ME | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | NH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2025 | NH | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2025 | NH | 3 | 1 | No |
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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 15 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 | 5 | 2 | 50.0% | 62.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 40.0% | 8.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 16.6% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39340FBNPB | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Obstructed Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360E | 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 | 359536 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1004350 |
| Legal name | TOWNSEND OIL COMPANY INC |
| DBA name | ALVIN HOLLIS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 141 |
| Drivers | 49 |
| Annual mileage | 632,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 25, 1990) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 6, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesCoal/Coke
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 TOWNSEND OIL COMPANY INC
What does TOWNSEND OIL COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for TOWNSEND OIL COMPANY INC (MC1004350), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about TOWNSEND OIL COMPANY 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.
What should I verify before booking TOWNSEND OIL COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 359536. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 888-2888, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1004350, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (800) 888-2888
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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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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