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MICKELS LANDSCAPE INC
Darien, CT
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 984307
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
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
984307
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 16, 2001
Annual Mileage
101,858 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
29 Lake Dr, Darien, CT 06820
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steven E Mickels
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | 3079004298 | DARIEN, CT | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWCS45HU71867 |
CT K37002 |
| November 4, 2025 | 3079003951 | STAMFORD, CT | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWCS45HU71867 |
CT K37002 |
| April 3, 2024 | 3064001126 | DARIEN, CT | III | 4 | 1 | GRILLO SERVICES INC | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX4EX2HD423360 |
CT 43524A |
| 391.11B4-DEN | OOSDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| February 5, 2024 | 3019005147 | BRISGEPORT, CT | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PTRB |
2NP2HJ7X5LM677040 |
CT AE30938 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| November 21, 2023 | 1162001949 | RIGHT SHOULDER, SOUTH OF X25, CT | I | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
DODG |
3C7WRNBL9MG539113 |
CT BJ24639 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 10, 2023 | 3019004840 | BRIDGEPORT, CT | II | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWCS45HU71867 |
CT K37002 |
| 393.134B3 | OOSRear of container not properly secured | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRILLO SERVICES INC | 1 | April 3, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT3
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWCS45HU71867 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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