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Freight Carrier/broker · Kentville, NS

EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD

Name: EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD
Address: 1505 HARRINGTON ROAD, KENTVILLE, NS, B4N 3V7, CA
Telephone: (902) 679-1153

1505 HARRINGTON ROAD · Kentville, NS B4N 3V7

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #195322
USDOT #245869 USDOT Active

150
Power Units
150
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD is a Kentville, NS freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Nova Scotia. This company has 150 truck(s) in their fleet and 150 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-195322 and their USDOT number is 245869.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/27/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,084,808 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.31 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 8 Vehicle Maintenance 1.82 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

188
Total
145
Clean
43
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
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
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
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-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

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
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× 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
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD
1505 HARRINGTON ROAD
KENTVILLE, NS B4N 3V7

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 6

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 5

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Locations

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