NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC
USDOT 328526 • 7 FEDERAL RD, DANBURY, CT, 06810
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-263035 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 2, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0381398 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 3500774 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2014 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 3500774 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAC 1834974 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1994 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | JK 2529204 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1992 | Jan 2, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0381398 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3500774 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3500774 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAC 1834974 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | JK 2529204 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 1995 | Jan 2, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-263035 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC263035 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2017 |
| MC263035 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 17, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC263035 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 1993 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2005 |
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
2 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.840L-HMHC | Hazmat - no emergency response info | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:178.337-9C-HMP | HM (Packaging) - MC 331 improper marking of inlets/outlets. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(3) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (30 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODBURY | OLD SHERMAN HILL RD | ...310821 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Dec 22, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW HAVEN | SOUTH FRONTAGE RD | ...493884 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Oct 3, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RIDGEFIELD | NORTH ST | ...453603 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| May 23, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANBURY | 805-N | ...577929 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERIDEN | 15-N | ...493884 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Aug 20, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKFIELD | 202-N | ...326530 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Apr 26, 2021 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW FAIRFIELD | ROCKY HILL RD | ...285658 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Jan 28, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANBURY | 84-E | ...142210 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEPORT | 95-S-100 | ...040021 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Jan 6, 2021 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROOKFIELD | PLEASANT RISE | ...850005 | NORBERT E MITCHELL CO INC |
| Jan 16, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2018 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2014 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2007 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2006 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2004 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2000 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2000 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 1998 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 1997 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events