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WADES DAIRY INC
Bridgeport, CT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 476125 · MC 1731860
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1731860 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Union Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
10.3% OOS · 43 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1731860
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNION INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 5615089
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
476125
MC Number
MC-1731860
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 26, 1992
Authority Granted
July 31, 2025
Annual Mileage
855,797 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1316 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lindsay Warner
Officer 2
Susan E Warner
Cargo Types
Refrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.3% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | CT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 7, 2025 | CT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 2, 2024 | CT | — | — | 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
CT31
MA2
NY1
RI1
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
18
Dry Van
5
Not Applicable
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLD1XSDVL6698 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDC16HW80031 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC4THWP3597 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMMMNXHH505045 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXRDUN5415 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC1KDKU8634 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC8TDWS8877 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMMMMN2GL217139 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT2CHBR5986 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXBSXAHAS4464 | 1 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDC76HW80020 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT58HZ91819 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC0THWP3595 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC6THWP3603 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC8THWP3599 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC8THWP3604 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626PE455951 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628PE455952 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9621PE455912 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96251B036776 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMMMN6GH218672 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International MF035 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTMSAZR17H302429 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 47 ft | 1UYVS2476YM270312 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLD11NSNJ7103 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC1TDWS8882 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC3TDWS8883 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC9TDWS8886 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFCXRDUY3365 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMMMMN6GL217144 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7KN116873 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 3031A01394 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | WADES | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
1FVACXFC6THWP3598 |
CT 80340A |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | 3031A01393 | CT, CT | III | 2 | — | WADES | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER UTIL UTIL |
3AKJHLD11NSNJ7103 3AKJHLD11NSNJ7103 1UYVS2535K6858001 1UYVS2535K6858001 |
CT 79321A CT 79321A ME 2936686 ME 2936686 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | 3067A00131 | CT, CT | I | — | — | WADE'S DAIRY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC4THWP3597 |
CT 80339A |
| September 9, 2026 | 3070008232 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC8THWP3604 |
CT 80407A |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 3016003748 | CT, CT | I | — | — | AUTUMN LAKE HEALTH | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC1TDWS8882 |
CT 80657A |
| September 3, 2026 | 3070008201 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC4THWP3597 |
CT 80339A |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 3098003029 | CT, CT | III | 2 | — | WADES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC3TDWS8883 |
CT 80658A |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | 3070008139 | CT, CT | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC9TDWS8886 |
CT 80711A |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 3073A00100 | CT, CT | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT2CHBR5986 |
CT AE31795 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | D110601814 | RYE NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFC0THWP3595 |
CT 80337A |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN LAKE HEALTH | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| GUIDAS | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| EZ MINI MART FOOD STORE | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
| WADE'S DIARY | 1 | April 1, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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