MICHAEL J CONNOLLY & SONS INC
321-unit passenger carrier based in Walpole, MA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1001492
- MC
- MC532833
- Based
- Walpole, MA
- Contact
- 5086681530 · connollys@connollybus.com
What this carrier is
MICHAEL J CONNOLLY & SONS INC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Walpole, MA. Operating footprint: 321 power units, 303 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC532833 authority. Listed cargo classifications include passengers and other: school students/passengers. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 27, 2022).
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 36 motor carriers operating 320–322 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 100.80 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 27.60 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.40 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 162.80 | 2.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 19.00 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 320–322-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1001492: 24 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Sep 30, 2025 in MA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 |
| Total violations | 3 |
Crash record (3 yr): 10 reportable crashes , 7 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 8, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a large fleet scale, with passengers, and other: school students/passengers on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 36 peer carriers operating 320–322 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 10 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 3 violations, 10 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running regional lanes with 321 power units on file.
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