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GRILLO SERVICES LLC
Milford, CT
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 709698
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 25 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 83.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 11.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
709698
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 15, 1997
Annual Mileage
498,967 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Milford, CT
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate83.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (62.6pp higher)
40.0% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT19
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
10
Other Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXRTX53J705819 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TXXNJ485752 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBTX97J205451 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 1E1U2Y282PR079872 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Caterpillar CF7AA | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTJGTKT4DJ160703 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P137C8HA015022 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBTX99J243880 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX4NJ490753 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPAXBTX4VN439922 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X3KD615421 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKDX4TX66M154266 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X7MM750958 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 3019007256 | CT, CT | II | 4 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX4NJ490753 |
CT AU44185 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 3019007211 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X7MM750958 |
CT AU44001 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | 3082002001 | FAIRFIELD, CT | II | 4 | 2 | GRILLO SERVICES LLC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TXXNJ485752 |
CT AU44115 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | 3079004260 | GREENWICH, CT | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXRTX53J705819 |
CT AP31653 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 3079004096 | DARIEN, CT | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TXXNJ485752 |
CT AU44115 |
| October 29, 2025 | 3025005948 | TRUMBULL, CT | III | 1 | — | GRILLO SERVICES LLC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXBTX4VN439922 |
CT K54820 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 3025005947 | TRUMBULL, CT | III | 2 | — | GRILLO SERVICES LLC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBTX97J205451 |
CT AU44174 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 4, 2025 | 3077A00637 | NEW HAVEN, CT | III | 1 | — | GRILLO SERVICES LLC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TXXNJ485752 |
CT AU44115 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| September 12, 2025 | 3029003307 | BRANFORD, CT | III | 2 | 1 | GRILLO SERVICES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPCD49X3KD615421 1E1U2Y282PR079872 |
CT 64395A ME 5073038 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 21, 2025 | 3072000607 | TRUMBULL, CT | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXRTX53J705819 |
CT AP31653 |
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