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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Springfield, MA

WESTWOOD CARTAGE INC

Name: WESTWOOD CARTAGE INC
Address: 120 CARANDO DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01104, US
Telephone: (800) 725-3030

120 CARANDO DRIVE · Springfield, MA 01104

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #82101
USDOT #30925 USDOT Active

23
Power Units
43
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

WESTWOOD CARTAGE INC is a Springfield, MA freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 23 truck(s) in their fleet and 43 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-82101 and their USDOT number is 30925.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/30/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/30/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,918,034 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
U.S. Mail

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
U.S. Mail

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
1
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.61 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.07 11 Vehicle Maintenance 6.97 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

58
Total
28
Clean
30
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 13

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.65C-FNSFuel - Tank not secured.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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 10

395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.3× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.28Driver failed to select/deselect or annotate a special driving category or exempt status1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.84-FLFloor - Inadequate floor condition1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

WESTWOOD CARTAGE INC
120 CARANDO DRIVE
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104

Mailing Address

WESTWOOD CARTAGE INC
125 CARLSBAD STREET
CRANSTON, RI 02920

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WESTWOOD CARTAGE INC

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 13

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 10

Vehicle Maintenance 24

Locations

Location on Map

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