Burns Construction Co Inc
USDOT 621460 · MC-1801262 · Stratford, Connecticut · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Burns Construction Co Inc (dba Burns) is a corporation based in Stratford, Connecticut, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 177 power units and 187 drivers, which ranks it #18 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 31 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 45.5% of vehicle inspections and 9.7% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 1.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Burns Construction Co Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Burns |
| USDOT number | 621460 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1801262 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 300 Sperry Ave, Stratford, CT 06615 |
| Phone | (203) 375-1383 |
| First registered | May 16, 2026 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 621460.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.06 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,980,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 11,186 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 108 CDL drivers; 7 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Burns Construction Co 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 | 45.5% | 18.8% | 14.1% | 141% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 9.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 271% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.7 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 62% lower than average |
| Inspections | 31 | 31 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 51 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Connecticut
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Connecticut carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Burns Construction Co Inc?
Burns Construction Co Inc is registered with USDOT number 621460 and operating authority MC-1801262.
How many trucks does Burns Construction Co Inc have?
It reports 177 power units (2 tractors, 175 straight trucks) and 4 trailers, with 187 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 26, 2026).
Where is Burns Construction Co Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Stratford, Connecticut 06615.
What is the out-of-service rate of Burns Construction Co Inc?
Over 24 months, 45.5% of vehicle inspections and 9.7% 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.