HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1472704-villanis-lawn-landscape-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.5% vs New York average 18.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (716) 299-1414, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC826035.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC826035 | Primary | MERCHANTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CAP9269293 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 4, 2019 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC826035 | Merchants Mutual Insurance Company Policy CAP9269293 | Mar 4, 2019 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 11 · New York avg 18.6%
3 of 12 · New York avg 7.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- NY 9 75.0%
- PA 1 8.3%
- WV 1 8.3%
- NC 1 8.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 6
4 straight trucks · 2 tractors
Peterbilt 3Kenworth 2Ford 1International 1
11 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 5
5 semi-trailers
Fontaine 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | NY | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2025 | NY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2025 | NY | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| May 6, 2025 | NY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2025 | NC | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New York average covers 36,527 vehicle and 57,874 driver inspections of all New York-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 9 | 80.0% | 71.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 10.0% | 7.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 6.7% | 9.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.3% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Lake Alfred, FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1472704 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC826035 |
| Legal name | VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 50,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 4, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 10, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @villanillc.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseUtilitiesConstructionOtherStone, Soil, Mulch
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC
What does VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC (MC826035), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC is old or missing?
Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking VILLANI'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1472704. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (716) 299-1414, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC826035, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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