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VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC
Niagara Falls, NY
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1472704 · MC 826035
Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-826035 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
45.5% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Insurance Cancelled — No Replacement on Record
FMCSA records show the Merchants Mutual Insurance Company BI&PD Primary/Excess policy CAP9269293 cancelled effective September 5, 2026, and no replacement filing appears on record. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC826035
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1472704
MC Number
MC-826035
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 10, 2006
Authority First Granted
June 18, 2013
Authority Reinstated
April 3, 2019
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
6405 Packard Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Anthony Villani
Officer 2
Ronald Villani
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
45.5% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY12
NC1
PA1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Truck
3
Dry Van
2
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Pickup
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSXPEXXLD614000 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX0KD612571 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BTXKED32193 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX0GJ486980 | 2 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE52200L3576546 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Anvil Trailer | Dry Van · 24 ft | 7FYBE2426ND023904 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 53 ft | 13NE5340323597970 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1HTKJPVK9KH150947 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX7FJ473527 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 1PTF8ATWXW9009771 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX17J168071 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX1KD611879 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Rc Trailers | Dry Van · 16 ft | 56VBE1628FM621056 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | SPE3071758 | HAMBURG NY | II | 4 | — | VILLANIS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSXPEXXLD614000 |
NY 88345NE |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | SPA3081108 | BURT NY | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSXPEXXLD614000 |
NY 88345NE |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | SPA3011928 | BURT NY | II | 1 | — | VILLANIS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPTX0GJ486980 |
NY 22838ND |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | SPA4070111 | NIAGARA FALLS NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPSXPEXXLD614000 |
NY 88345NE |
| July 29, 2025 | SPT3041117 | TONAWANDA NY | II | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPTX0GJ486980 |
NY 22838ND |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | D507101747 | SPRINGVILLE NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPCP4EX0KD612571 13NE5340323597970 |
NY 75341PC NY CC61840 |
| July 7, 2025 | D507501115 | BUFFALO NY | I | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD ANVIL TRAILER |
1FT7W2BTXKED32193 7FYBE2426ND023904 |
NY 63533MN NY CD56038 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 25, 2025 | D507901515 | NIAGARA FALLS NY | I | 11 | 5 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GM RC TRAILERS |
1HTKJPVK9KH150947 56VBE1628FM621056 |
NY 10469MP NY BG62739 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 6, 2025 | D507005685 | LACKAWANNA NY | II | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD ANVIL TRAILER |
1FT7W2BTXKED32193 7FYBE2426ND023904 |
NY 63533MN NY CD56038 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| March 17, 2025 | 0006738974 | MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION S, NC | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPCP4EX0KD612571 |
NY 75341PC |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 3, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 3, 2019 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 6, 2016 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 21, 2015 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 29, 2015 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 18, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Merchants Mutual Insurance Company |
| August 6, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 5, 2026 |
| August 3, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 26, 2015 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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