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Puritan Distribution INC

DBA: NORTH SHORE SHUTTLE

DOT# 1323772 | MC# 588597 | Est. 2005 (21 yrs)

6

Power Units

8

Drivers

Est. 2005 (21 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2005. Based in LYNN, MA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Sprinter Van.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Puritan Distribution INC appears to operate the following equipment types:

Sprinter Van

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Van 1-8 2 0 0 2
Van 9-15 3 0 0 3
Limo 1-8 1 0 0 1

Fleet Size Classification: 3-5 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Puritan Distribution INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

Passengers

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

MCS-150 Mileage: 75,000 miles (2022)

Driver Information

8

Total Drivers

8

Interstate Drivers

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Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

7

Inspections

24 months

14

Violations

Total found

2

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 14.3%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✗ Worse than national average (+7.3%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-7.2%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/16/2025 MA Vehicle Only 1
04/14/2025 MA Vehicle Only 1
04/14/2025 MA Vehicle Only 2 1
02/20/2025 MA Walk-Around 3
12/03/2024 MA Walk-Around 2
11/07/2024 MA Full 2
04/23/2024 MA Walk-Around 3 1

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

14 Total Violations 7 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
1
0.14 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
13
1.86 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 28.6% (2 / 7)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$2 Million

ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY 91X 1020157377 $2 Million 03/21/2025
View Insurance History (9 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY 1020022449 08/09/2015 09/16/2016 TERM/CANCL
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY 1020022449 08/09/2015 08/09/2016 TERM/REPL
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY LTA 3700053-03 04/03/2013 05/22/2013 CANCEL
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY PHPK2540314 04/11/2023 04/11/2024 TERM/REPL
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY PHPK2404834 01/01/2023 04/11/2023 TERM/REPL
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAR 0137646-00 04/06/2015 04/06/2016 CANCEL
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY 1020022449 08/09/2013 04/06/2015 TERM/REPL
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY PHPK2680209 04/11/2024 03/14/2025 CANCEL
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY 1020058256 08/09/2016 02/17/2021 CANCEL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC is inferred to operate: Sprinter Van.

Is PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC's authority currently active?

PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC been in business?

PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2005, making their authority approximately 21 years, 3 months old.

Where is PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC located?

PURITAN DISTRIBUTION INC is physically located at 330 LYNNWAY SUITE 345, LYNN, MA 01901.

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