HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1738523-down-to-earth-landscaping-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: no record
DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (732) 833-7702, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC890115.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
9 of 34 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
8 of 37 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MD | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | DE | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | PA | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 4 | No |
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 Jersey average covers 63,029 vehicle and 95,938 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
68 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 102 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 Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 12 | 80.9% | 73.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 10 | 9 | 14.7% | 6.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIHE | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 4 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 4 | 0 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 3 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
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 Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Millstone Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| May 20, 2025 | Jackson Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | South Brunswick Twp, NJ | 0 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Monroe Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1738523 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC890115 |
| Legal name | DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 106 |
| Drivers | 100 |
| Annual mileage | 1,581,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 15, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 31, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherLandscaping Tools And Equipment
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 DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC
What does DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC, so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1738523. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (732) 833-7702, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC890115, 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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