Performance Trans Inc
USDOT 299578 · MC-210229 · Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Performance Trans Inc is a corporation based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 82 power units and 100 drivers, which ranks it #80 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 59 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 7.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.9 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, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Performance Trans Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 299578 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-210229 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 70 Benson St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 |
| Phone | (978) 345-5300 |
| First registered | Aug 17, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 299578.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 30 | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.22 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.3 trailers per tractor.
- 2,220,400 miles reported for 2025 – about 27,078 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 75% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 50 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 50 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 | Performance Trans Inc | Same size, US | MA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.5% | 20.5% | 13.0% | 63% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.9 | 4.8 | 0.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 59 | 59 with a driver check, 40 with a vehicle check, 22 BASIC violations recorded, 38 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 27, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Performance Trans Inc?
Performance Trans Inc is registered with USDOT number 299578 and operating authority MC-210229.
How many trucks does Performance Trans Inc have?
It reports 82 power units (46 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 16 trailers, with 100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 18, 2026).
Where is Performance Trans Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420.
What is the out-of-service rate of Performance Trans Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.