HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3781261-pettey-auto-salvage-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PETTEY AUTO SALVAGE LLC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average55.6% vs Massachusetts average 20.0%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (774) 319-9138, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1635391.
- 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) | MC1635391 | Primary | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy L17798 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 6, 2025 | 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
5 of 9 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
0 of 16 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MA | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | MA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 13, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 13, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 9, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | US | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 4, 2026 | MA | 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
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 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 | 20 | 8 | 76.9% | 62.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 23.1% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 2 | 2 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices missing Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDNS | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
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 | 3781261 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1635391 |
| Legal name | PETTEY AUTO SALVAGE LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 360,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 13, 2021 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOtherSalvage Autos
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 PETTEY AUTO SALVAGE LLC
What does PETTEY AUTO SALVAGE LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1635391: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PETTEY AUTO SALVAGE LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PETTEY AUTO SALVAGE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3781261. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (774) 319-9138, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1635391, 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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