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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 299578 · MC210229 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Performance Trans Inc

Fitchburg, MA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1987
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+7 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (978) 345-5300
82
Power units
100
Drivers
57
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
2.2M
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
7.9%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 38 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 57 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal2 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 1.13 per 1M mi
Total inspections
57
Driver inspections
57
Vehicle inspections
38
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2000)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC210229
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · The Commerce Insurance Company · $5,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · The Insurance Company of North America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
82
Power units
48
Trucks
30
Tractors owned
16
Trailers owned
100
Drivers
50
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionWater Well
Annual mileage
2,220,400 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
299578
MC / docket
MC-210229
Legal name
Performance Trans Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 17, 1987
Last MCS-150
Jun 18, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
100 (50)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Performance Trans Inc's USDOT number?

Performance Trans Inc's USDOT number is 299578 and its docket number is MC210229.

Is Performance Trans Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Performance Trans Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 57 roadside inspections, a 7.9% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Performance Trans Inc's fleet?

82 power units and 100 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 18, 2026.

What insurance does Performance Trans Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with The Commerce Insurance Company.

Where is Performance Trans Inc located?

Performance Trans Inc is located at 70 Benson St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420. Phone: (978) 345-5300.

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