GUILLEN AND SONS LLC
USDOT 2978517 • 74 HUMBERT ST, EAST HAVEN, CT, 06513
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-018146 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-MAT-CT-21-S0111773-00 | ON FILE | May 3, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0217496001 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3614083 | REPLACED | May 3, 2021 | May 3, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0065029 | REPLACED | May 3, 2020 | May 3, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS100686 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2019 | May 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS086672 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2018 | May 3, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS088672 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2018 | Dec 8, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS088672 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2018 | Oct 13, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS088672 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2018 | Oct 9, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS088672 | REPLACED | May 4, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS088672 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2018 | Sep 8, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0065035 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2018 | May 4, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-MAT-CT-21-S0111773-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0217496001 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3614083 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0065029 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2021 | May 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS100686 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2020 | May 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS086672 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS088672 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2018 | Dec 8, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS088672 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2018 | Oct 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS088672 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2018 | Oct 9, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS088672 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2018 | Sep 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS088672 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0065035 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2018 | May 4, 2018 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC018146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2025 |
| MC018146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2025 |
| MC018146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2020 |
| MC018146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2019 |
| MC018146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 |
| MC018146 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2018 |
| MC018146 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 15, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 7 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HAVEN | 735-E | ...300060 | GUILLEN AND SONS LLC |
| Dec 24, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH HAVEN | 715-E | ...749561 | GUILLEN AND SONS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records