Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
CORE LTD
DOT 6588 · MC 161647 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 18, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (203-281-1255) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameCORE LTD
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address1882 RIDGE RD, NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473-2023
Phone203-281-1255
MCS-150 Filed07/25/2002
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 24+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC161647
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings
| Type | Company | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|
| BIPD/Primary |
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. |
SK3023856 |
$750,000 |
06/10/1999 |
Cancelled 04/10/2000 |
| CARGO |
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK |
IMP9945030 |
$750,000 |
12/15/1998 |
Cancelled 03/23/2000 |
| BIPD/Primary |
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. |
E3Y02708800 |
$750,000 |
06/10/1998 |
Replaced 06/10/1999 |
| BIPD/Primary |
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. |
E3Y02708800 |
$750,000 |
06/10/1998 |
Replaced 06/10/1998 |
| CARGO |
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. |
3AT 653 897 |
$750,000 |
06/10/1998 |
Replaced 12/15/1998 |
| BIPD/Primary |
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. |
133 634870 |
$750,000 |
11/14/1997 |
Cancelled 08/20/1998 |
| CARGO |
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. |
321062796 |
$750,000 |
11/14/1997 |
Replaced 06/10/1998 |
| CARGO |
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY |
CJR 431404 |
$750,000 |
11/14/1995 |
Cancelled 12/24/1997 |
| BIPD/Primary |
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. |
133 627 233 |
$750,000 |
11/14/1995 |
Replaced 11/14/1997 |
| BIPD/Primary |
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. |
133 614603 |
$750,000 |
12/07/1992 |
Replaced 11/14/1995 |
Fleet & Safety
Power Units4
Drivers4
Safety RatingS (1996-03-14)
Cargo Carried
Paper Products, RECYCLED PRODUCTS
US Inspections (24 months)
| Inspections | Out of Service | Out of Service % |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0% |
US Crashes (24 months)
| Fatal | Injury | Tow | Total |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other Companies at This Address
No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CORE LTD authorized to operate?
CORE LTD (DOT 6588, MC 161647) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.
Is CORE LTD safe to book a load with?
FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is CORE LTD's DOT number?
CORE LTD's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6588, MC 161647.
How do I contact CORE LTD?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 203-281-1255.