Trucking Companies in Darien, CT
Darien, CT has 14 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Connecticut's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
14 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Darien, CT.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Darien, CT freight market
Darien, CT is home to 14 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 14 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Darien carriers is 9.0 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Darien carrier population contributes to Connecticut's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Darien shows 15 single-truck operators (107.1% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 35 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 2 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 9 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Darien carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 14 Darien carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Darien, CT
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 14 of 14 total carriers.
Rings End Incorporated has operated for 52.0y with 80 power units and 70 drivers under Carrier authority.
Pumpkin Ridge Landscaping LLC has operated for 17.8y with 13 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
E L Wagner Company INC has operated for 52.0y with 8 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sound Energy Corporation has operated for 34.4y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dom'S Landscaping INC has operated for 29.9y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ricciardi Logistics LLC has operated for 2.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Richard'S Junksolution & Moving LLC has operated for 15.0y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Conn Seasons Too LTD has operated for 16.2y with 3 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mickels Landscape INC has operated for 24.6y with 3 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Darien Fuel Company INC has operated for 30.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Darien carriers — complete directory
14 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rings End Incorporated Darien, CT | - | 22601 | 80 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Pumpkin Ridge Landscaping LLC Darien, CT | - | 1799828 | 13 | 17.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | E L Wagner Company INC Darien, CT | FF33282 | 49079 | 8 | 52.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Sound Energy Corporation Darien, CT | - | 468059 | 4 | 34.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Dom'S Landscaping INC Darien, CT | - | 647388 | 3 | 29.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Ricciardi Logistics LLC Darien, CT | MC1603897 | 4170287 | 3 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Richard'S Junksolution & Moving LLC Darien, CT | MC1788339 | 2154012 | 3 | 15.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Conn Seasons Too LTD Darien, CT | - | 2010227 | 3 | 16.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Mickels Landscape INC Darien, CT | - | 984307 | 3 | 24.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Darien Fuel Company INC Darien, CT | - | 624934 | 2 | 30.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Darien Detail Darien, CT | MC1175842 | 3531515 | 2 | 5.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | 5linx Motion LLC Darien, CT | MC1802293 | 4541470 | 1 | 0.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | New England Waste Services LLC Darien, CT | MC1752705 | 4414167 | 1 | 1.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Patricio Gaete Darien, CT | MC591717 | 4090365 | 0 | 3.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Darien trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Darien, Connecticut?
Darien, CT has 14 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 14 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Darien?
The average fleet size among Darien carriers is 9.0 power units. Approximately 15 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Darien carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Darien-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Darien trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Darien?
Darien's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 14 Darien carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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