Michael E Wardell
Phone (732) 389-2317Tinton Falls, NJ
Find this carrier by: USDOT 3028086 · 732-389-2317 · 7323892317 · Tinton Falls, NJ
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- USDOT
- USDOT3028086
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2017 · 9 yrs
- Location
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- MCS-150 filed
- Jul 15, 2017
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Michael E Wardell is an active motor carrier based in Tinton Falls, NJ, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 3028086. Phone: (732) 389-2317. It reports 5 power units and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Jul 15, 2017). In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 3028086 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 14, 2017 (9 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jul 15, 2017. Its vehicles were inspected 3 times on record, most recently on Jul 25, 2026, most often in NJ.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Jul 15, 2017
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Jul 25, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Jul 25, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 3028086: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Michael E Wardell
- Legal name
- Michael E Wardell
- Doing business as
- Wardelllandscapeconstruction
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 3028086
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Jul 14, 2017 (9 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jul 15, 2017
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- June 2026 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Tinton Falls, NJ
- USDOT registrations in Tinton Falls
- 165
- Currently active
- 93 (56%)
- One-truck operations
- 90 (55%)
- With for-hire authority
- 56 (34%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 12
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 13, 2026. This carrier reports 5 power units against a local average of 8.8.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 3028086
- Phone
- (732) 389-2317732-389-23177323892317
- Fax
- (732) 389-2317732-389-23177323892317
- wardellgroup@gmail.com
- Officers
- Michael E Wardell
- Legal name
- Michael E Wardell
- DBA
- Wardelllandscapeconstruction
- Address
- 1431 Shafto Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712-7522
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1GB1KUE86FF177716, 5JW2D142XS1439504, 1FDUF4HT7BEB86451, 1HTWDAAR68J644418, 58CB1EF21MC001654, 1FT8W4DTXLEE92041
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 3028086 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 3 (1 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 2 (2 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 1.2 | 2 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 3.16 | 2 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 24 | 3 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSML | — | 4 | 0 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | — | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95F | Emergency equipment missing or insufficient | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9B-LCL | — | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | — | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Jul 25, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | 88517262 | NJ | Nj | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 1 | 2 / 0 | 4 violations
|
| Feb 1, 2025 | 83764891 | NJ | Herbertsville-Cvi | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 6 / 2 | 6 violations
|
| Dec 6, 2024 | 83342021 | NJ | Herbertsville Cvi | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 14 / 2 | 15 violations
|
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| NJ · New Jersey | 3 | 3 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 2
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 2
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 5
- Trucks
- 5
- Buses
- 0
- Seen at inspections
- 4 trucks · 2 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB1KUE86FF177716 | 2015 | Chevrolet Silverado | Straight Truck | XSPT30 NJ | 1 | Jul 25, 2026 | 1 / 1 |
| 5JW2D142XS1439504 | 2025 | Sure-trac Sure-Trac Trailers | Semi-Trailer | C32TCA NJ | 2 | Jul 25, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FDUF4HT7BEB86451 | 2011 | Ford F-450 | Straight Truck | XPYB38 NJ | 1 | Feb 1, 2025 | 4 / 2 |
| 1HTWDAAR68J644418 | 2008 | International Sa525 | Straight Truck | XJUE36 NJ | 1 | Dec 6, 2024 | 9 / 2 |
| 58CB1EF21MC001654 | 2021 | Bwise Manufacturing Bwise Manufacturing LLC | Semi-Trailer | TWP77Z NJ | 2 | Dec 6, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FT8W4DTXLEE92041 | 2020 | Ford F-450 | Straight Truck | M12ANF NJ | 1 | Oct 12, 2024 | 10 / 2 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 4 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 3028086.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jul 14, 2017
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jul 15, 2017
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Michael E Wardell an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 3028086 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Michael E Wardell's USDOT number?
USDOT 3028086. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Michael E Wardell?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (732) 389-2317; fax (732) 389-2317; email wardellgroup@gmail.com; address 1431 Shafto Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712-7522.
What is Michael E Wardell's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Michael E Wardell have?
Power units: 5; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jul 15, 2017).
What does Michael E Wardell haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: building materials, machinery (large), construction, other, plus other.
What equipment does Michael E Wardell operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (4 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Michael E Wardell had?
Inspections: 3; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Michael E Wardell?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives June 2026. The latest filing stored here is Jul 15, 2017. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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