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Freight Carrier · Medford, MA

GENERAL INSULATION COMPANY

Name: GENERAL INSULATION COMPANY
Address: 278 MYSTIC AVE STE 209, MEDFORD, MA, 02155, US
Telephone: (781) 391-2070

278 MYSTIC AVE STE 209 · Medford, MA 02155

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #936334
USDOT #342467 USDOT Active

121
Power Units
126
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

GENERAL INSULATION COMPANY is a Medford, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 121 truck(s) in their fleet and 126 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-936334 and their USDOT number is 342467.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/20/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,005,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Construction

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Jul 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.87 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 3 Vehicle Maintenance 1.63 38 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.31 13

Inspection Summary

219
Total
149
Clean
70
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 16

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11(b)(5)Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.11B1-AAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.4× OOS×4 SW 1
391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.5× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16Failing 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, other7× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× 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 wear3× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing2× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

GENERAL INSULATION COMPANY
278 MYSTIC AVE STE 209
MEDFORD, MA 02155

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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GENERAL INSULATION COMPANY

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 16

Unsafe Driving 10

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

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