Is Boston Gas Company Safe? DOT 219186 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Boston Gas Company had?

Boston Gas Company has recorded 15 total inspections, with 1 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Boston Gas Company located?

Boston Gas Company is headquartered at 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02451.

This carrier is active with no crashes on record.

Boston Gas Company is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 219186. The company operates from Waltham, MA and maintains an active operating status with 400 power units and 686 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Boston Gas Company by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

15 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate6.67%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 6.7% — below the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

✅No crashes reported (FMCSA data)

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Carrier Insight

Boston Gas Company is a large motor carrier operating in Massachusetts. With 15 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 6.7%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. No crashes have been reported in FMCSA records, which is a positive indicator for shippers and brokers evaluating this carrier.

Boston Gas Company has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 400 power units and employs 686 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 219186?

USDOT number 219186 is assigned to Boston Gas Company, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Waltham, MA.

How many inspections has Boston Gas Company had?

Boston Gas Company has recorded 15 total inspections with 1 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 6.67%.

Where is Boston Gas Company located?

Boston Gas Company is headquartered at 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02451.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 219186 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Boston Gas Company (DOT# 219186) – FMCSA Carrier Profile