Showa Boston Institute For Language And Culture INC
Boston, MA
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
9
Power Units
4
Drivers
Est. 1998 (27 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since September 1998. Based in BOSTON, MA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Passenger.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Showa Boston Institute For Language And Culture INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus 1-8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| School Bus 16+ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bus 16+ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fleet Size Classification: 11-25 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Showa Boston Institute For Language And Culture INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 4
MCS-150 Mileage: 100 miles (2024)
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
4
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC
1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Feb 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Blub equipment. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment + driver compliance. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BUS | 1 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Blub | 1 | 100% |
License plates on file (1 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21466 | MA | BLUB BUS | 1 | Feb 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (1 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in MA
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
0
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.4%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | MA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC is inferred to operate: Passenger.
Is SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC's authority currently active?
SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC been in business?
SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 1998, making their authority approximately 27 years, 10 months old.
Where is SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC located?
SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC is physically located at 420 POND ST, BOSTON, MA 02130.
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How does a fleet like SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MA?
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Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SHOWA BOSTON INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MA. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | MA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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