Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
LOUIS J GARDELLA INC
DOT 6567 · MC 73866 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 18, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (203-838-2326) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameLOUIS J GARDELLA INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressBEACH ROAD, EAST NORWALK, CT, 06855
Phone203-838-2326
MCS-150 Filed08/13/2002
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 24+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC73866
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings
| Type | Company | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|
| BIPD/Primary |
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. |
CA 6572362-2 |
$1,000,000 |
12/02/1997 |
Cancelled 04/03/1998 |
| BIPD/Primary |
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. |
CA 6572362-2 |
$1,000,000 |
04/03/1997 |
Cancelled 12/02/1997 |
| BIPD/Primary |
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. |
CA 6572362-1 |
$1,000,000 |
04/03/1996 |
Cancelled 03/25/1997 |
| CARGO |
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. |
MT 815523 |
$1,000,000 |
03/14/1996 |
Cancelled 05/01/1998 |
| CARGO |
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. |
MT 81 53 62 |
$1,000,000 |
10/05/1995 |
Replaced 03/14/1996 |
| CARGO |
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. |
MT 81 53 62 |
$1,000,000 |
10/05/1995 |
Cancelled 06/12/1996 |
| BIPD/Primary |
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. |
CA 6572362-0 |
$1,000,000 |
08/14/1995 |
Cancelled 04/03/1996 |
| BIPD/Primary |
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. |
CA 6572362-0 |
$1,000,000 |
06/14/1995 |
Cancelled 08/14/1995 |
| BIPD/Primary |
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. |
CA 6572362-0 |
$1,000,000 |
04/03/1995 |
Cancelled 06/14/1995 |
| CARGO |
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. |
MT 815362 |
$1,000,000 |
09/06/1994 |
Cancelled 10/05/1995 |
| BIPD/Primary |
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA |
PST129857 |
$1,000,000 |
03/14/1993 |
Cancelled 03/18/1995 |
Fleet & Safety
Power Units14
Drivers0
Safety RatingS (1985-01-14)
Cargo Carried
General Freight
US Inspections (24 months)
| Inspections | Out of Service | Out of Service % |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0% |
US Crashes (24 months)
| Fatal | Injury | Tow | Total |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other Companies at This Address
No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LOUIS J GARDELLA INC authorized to operate?
LOUIS J GARDELLA INC (DOT 6567, MC 73866) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.
Is LOUIS J GARDELLA INC safe to book a load with?
FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is LOUIS J GARDELLA INC's DOT number?
LOUIS J GARDELLA INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6567, MC 73866.
How do I contact LOUIS J GARDELLA INC?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 203-838-2326.