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MONTELLA LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE INC
DBA: Montella
Stanhope, NJ
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). 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 866513
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 · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). 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
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
866513
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 24, 2000
Annual Mileage
51,110 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
126 Route 183, Stanhope, NJ 07874
Phone
Owner / Officer
Anna Montella
Officer 2
Felice Montella
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | — | 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
NJ8
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JP5L4S50722 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FM61F | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | JL6DGM1E17K009164 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9GH37N482413 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAECV55PV12160 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDR0JPJV3263 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDR5CPBU7660 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | SPPXI04627 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDR0JPJV3263 |
NJ XGCY56` |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| October 6, 2025 | SPSDI01731 | HOPE FIRE STATION, NJ | I | 13 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
MITSUBISHI FUSO |
JL6DGM1E17K009164 |
NJ XM136W |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | OOSWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.203D-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | PABJI00305 | SIB, NJ | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9GH37N482413 |
NJ XS979J |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| April 7, 2025 | SPRVI00329 | I-80 EB, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JP5L4S50722 |
NJ XFZS31 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| February 3, 2025 | SPQFI04914 | I-287 NB, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MITSUBISHI FUSO |
JL6DGM1E17K009164 |
NJ XM136W |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| October 16, 2024 | SPRSI01264 | SHOULDER GRAVEL/PAVED, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAECV55PV12160 |
NJ XE482N |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 3, 2024 | SPRGI01864 | CR 521 SB, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDR5CPBU7660 |
NJ XBGF38 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 13, 2024 | SPPJI03006 | I-287 N/B, NJ | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNV8JP5L4S50722 |
NJ XFZS31 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| November 7, 2023 | SPPJI02638 | NETCONG, NJ | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDR0JPJV3263 |
NJ XGCY56 |
| 393.134B3 | OOSRear of container not properly secured | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
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