ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNS INC

USDOT 451837 • DBA: THE WINTERBERRY GROUP • 2070 WEST STREET, SOUTHINGTON, CT, 06489

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
451,837
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Phone
8603780071
Power Units (MCS-150)
129
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
2070 WEST STREET, SOUTHINGTON, CT, 06489
Contact
Phone: 8603780071

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 37.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 14.1 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 29.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 22.5 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
52%
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
24
Violations
83
26 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
37.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
29.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
129
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 24 of 24 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states24 inspections

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Violation Summary (83 violations from 24 inspections)

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Violation Summary (83 violations from 24 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps443Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable202Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class228Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(b)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
fmcsr:41APC41APC11
fmcsr:11B2-Q11B2-Q11
fmcsr:2-SLLSR2-SLLSR10
fmcsr:17C-PI17C-PI10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVE11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con11Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.45A-MCEMNo medical exam certificate106Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:177.834(a)General loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
37.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+14.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
29.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+22.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.46vs nat'l 1.80
+1.66 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (24 inspections)

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Inspection History (24 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 10, 202687541205RoadsideCTLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER441APC, 11B2-Q, 2-SLLSRYes
Mar 20, 202687336652CHESHIRECTLevel 1CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR7393.95F, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Mar 19, 202687357110NJNJLevel 1COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.9BA-INACTIVE, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.81-HYes
Feb 17, 202687057431ENFIELDCTLevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Dec 10, 202586523339MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 1PJ SEMI-TRAILER3396.3A1-HCM, 393.81-H, 393.11A1-LLPLYes
Nov 11, 202586295250H-SPRINGFIELDMALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.43DBMAYes
Sep 18, 202585806961FARMINGTONCTLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK14393.48A-BIHE, 393.9A-LTSI, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Aug 29, 202585626004WALLINGFORDCTLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLMF, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
May 20, 202584722779WEST HARTFORDCTLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 391.11B2-QNo
Oct 25, 202482995482SOUTHINGTONCTLevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 391.45A-MCEMNo
Aug 29, 202482555715I-684NYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2, 393.78, 392.8No
Aug 12, 202482351654FARMINGTONCTLevel 3WELL OTHER3391.41(a), 391.11(b)(4), 392.2Yes
May 31, 202481753252SOUTHINGTONCTLevel 1DIAC SEMI-TRAILER12393.48(a), 392.2, 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Mar 21, 202481157621SOUTHINGTONCTLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 8, 202480794918BRISTOLCTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 26, 202480690552FARMINGTONCTLevel 2UNK SEMI-TRAILER2383.23(a)(2), 393.43Yes
Nov 8, 202380111875WEST HARTFORDCTLevel 1NEXHA SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 391.41(a)No
Aug 24, 202379503534PREBLE (NB)NYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 177.834(a)Yes
Aug 8, 202379360637INTERSTATE 84NYLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16(b), 392.2No
Jun 20, 202378941887DANBURY SCALECTLevel 1ALUM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 16, 202378910292NEWINGTONCTLevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 23, 202378695793MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.110(b), 393.134, 393.47(e)Yes
May 17, 202378640088MIDDLETOWNCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 5, 202378536258BRISTOLCTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 61.5% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving20 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness9 · 5 OOS
Uncategorized4 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 10, 1992ALTOW00

Compliance Timeline

1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 10, 1992
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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