Environmental Designs Inc
USDOT 451837 · Southington, Connecticut · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Environmental Designs Inc (dba The Winterberry Group) is a corporation based in Southington, Connecticut, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 129 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #23 by fleet size among 60 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Connecticut. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 10 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 62.5% of vehicle inspections and 30.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Environmental Designs Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | The Winterberry Group |
| USDOT number | 451837 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2070 West Street, Southington, CT 06489 |
| Phone | (860) 378-0071 |
| First registered | Jul 12, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 451837.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 64 | 65 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 81 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 69% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2 CDL drivers; 5 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 110 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Connecticut carriers with 50+ units (60).
| Measure | Environmental Designs Inc | Same size, US | CT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 62.5% | 18.8% | 14.1% | 232% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 30.0% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1050% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 3.3 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 10 | 10 with a driver check, 8 with a vehicle check, 40 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated Oct 2, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Environmental Designs Inc?
Environmental Designs Inc is registered with USDOT number 451837.
How many trucks does Environmental Designs Inc have?
It reports 129 power units (0 tractors, 129 straight trucks) and 81 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2025).
Where is Environmental Designs Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Southington, Connecticut 06489.
What is the out-of-service rate of Environmental Designs Inc?
Over 24 months, 62.5% of vehicle inspections and 30.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.