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Freight Carrier · Lawrence, MA

AO TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: AO TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 133 UNION ST, LAWRENCE, MA, 01841, US
Telephone: (978) 382-4577

133 UNION ST · Lawrence, MA 01841

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1572327
USDOT #4114561 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AO TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Lawrence, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1572327 and their USDOT number is 4114561.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/13/2025 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/13/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 260 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: NH (4), MA (3), NY (1), RI (1). Home base: Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.5 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.5 3 Vehicle Maintenance 12 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.5 4

Inspection Summary

9
Total
3
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

AO TRANSPORTATION LLC
133 UNION ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01841

Mailing Address

AO TRANSPORTATION LLC
133 UNION ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01841-3924

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AO TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 13

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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