HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/42690-ferreira-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FERREIRA TOWING INC
Doing business as FERREIRA'S
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Massachusetts average 20.0%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (978) 454-7914, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC163681.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC163681 | — | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. Policy IHK 4968080 · 34 | — | Feb 5, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC163681 | Primary | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. Policy 01-CA-060783906-0 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 3, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC163681 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP1640449 | Apr 3, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 14 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
0 of 23 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 7 states and provinces, 24 months
- MA 9 39.1%
- NH 5 21.7%
- CT 3 13.0%
- RI 2 8.7%
- NY 2 8.7%
- ME 1 4.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 11
6 tractors · 5 straight trucks
Kenworth 14Peterbilt 1
22 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.
Trailers: 11
9 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers · 1 other units
Fontaine 4
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Vinagro 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | NH | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NH | 2 | 18 | Yes |
| May 13, 2026 | CT | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | NY | 2 | 8 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | RI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | RI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 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 21,935 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
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 60 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 | 23 | 7 | 82.1% | 62.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 17.9% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3927AD | 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 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Flag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387AFPLR | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Worcester, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Chelmsford, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Manchester, CT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 42690 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC163681 |
| Legal name | FERREIRA TOWING INC |
| DBA name | FERREIRA'S |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 683,560 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 27, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @ferreiratowing.net |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 11 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 34 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about FERREIRA TOWING INC
What does FERREIRA TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
MC163681: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about FERREIRA TOWING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking FERREIRA TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 42690. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (978) 454-7914, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC163681, 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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