CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: E H MERRIFIELD BUS CO
USDOT
285826
MC Number
195047
Fleet Size
19
Total Drivers
39
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in ATHOL, Massachusetts, operating 19 power units with 39 drivers. All 5 BASIC scores sit well below FMCSA intervention thresholds, which is a good sign for anyone vetting this carrier. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 1 inspection for this carrier.
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Massachusetts is 13.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.8% across 37,564 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
1
Total
0%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Aug 1, 2003
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC authorized to operate?
Yes. CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC (USDOT #285826) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC's safety record?
Based on FMCSA data, CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC has no BASIC scores above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. They haven't received a formal FMCSA safety rating. No crashes on record.
How many trucks does CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC operate?
CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC operates 19 power units with 39 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC located?
CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC is based in ATHOL, Massachusetts at 1777 CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, 01331. Phone: (978) 249-4804.
What are CENTRAL MASS BUS CO INC's out-of-service rates?
Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.