Timberline Communications Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Canton, MA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 72 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 72 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 82% | 88% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 92% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 86% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62% | 87% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ME | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NH | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0.90 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.14 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1.57 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 0.68 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 6 states. Top state MA accounts for 54% of activity. Activity outside home state (MA): 46%.
+1 other state with fewer inspections
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2025 |
| MA |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 393104BC | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| May 13, 2025 | 3927AD | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 393203BCBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |