Joseph S Rae LLC
USDOT 2007149 · MC-707924 · Charlemont, Massachusetts · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Joseph S Rae LLC (dba JS Rae) is a company based in Charlemont, Massachusetts, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 87 power units and 75 drivers, which ranks it #75 by fleet size among 129 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Massachusetts. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 20 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, utilities, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Joseph S Rae LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | JS Rae |
| USDOT number | 2007149 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-707924 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2231 Mohawk Trail Route 2, Charlemont, MA 01339 |
| Phone | (413) 625-9228 |
| First registered | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2007149.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.86 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 25.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 205,582 miles reported for 2023 – about 2,363 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 15 CDL drivers; 5 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Massachusetts carriers with 50+ units (129).
| Measure | Joseph S Rae LLC | Same size, US | MA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.5% | 20.5% | 13.0% | 39% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 50% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.4 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 28% lower than average |
| Inspections | 20 | 20 with a driver check, 8 with a vehicle check, 7 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Massachusetts
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Massachusetts carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lei Corporation USDOT 1943283 | Boylston | 86 | 76 | 29 | 33.3% | 1 |
| James T Lynch Construction Company Inc USDOT 349984 | Andover | 86 | 24 | 11 | 16.7% | 1 |
| Ej Wyson Trucking Inc USDOT 550370 | Gardner | 79 | 29 | 43 | 3.1% | 3 |
| Riley Brothers Inc USDOT 1311806 | Stoughton | 176 | 230 | 41 | 54.5% | 2 |
| Performance Trans Inc USDOT 299578 | Fitchburg | 82 | 100 | 59 | 7.5% | 4 |
| C Naughton Corp USDOT 1961999 | Bridgewater | 81 | 45 | 48 | 33.3% | 2 |
Other carriers near Charlemont
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All States Construction Inc USDOT 52823 | Sunderland | 411 | 246 | 97 | 12.9% | 1 |
| Goulet Trucking Inc USDOT 141707 | South Deerfield | 110 | 110 | 178 | 10.2% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Joseph S Rae LLC?
Joseph S Rae LLC is registered with USDOT number 2007149 and operating authority MC-707924.
How many trucks does Joseph S Rae LLC have?
It reports 87 power units (2 tractors, 85 straight trucks) and 50 trailers, with 75 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Joseph S Rae LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Charlemont, Massachusetts 01339.
What is the out-of-service rate of Joseph S Rae LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.