ANDOVER
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 7 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ANDOVER is a roadside inspection location in Connecticut where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 7 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 22, 2025.
A total of 7 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 6.0. The out-of-service rate is 100.0%, meaning a significant portion of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 4 citations, followed by Lighting devices/reflectors (2 citations). A total of 34 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
7 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
34 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
7 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JIM PASSARELLO LLC | 1040062 | CT | 1 |
| 2 | RIVER VALLEY TREE EXPERT LLC | 1279451 | CT | 1 |
| 3 | JPS SCRAP SERVICE LLC | 2998207 | CT | 1 |
| 4 | THE QUAKER CORPORATION | 638667 | CT | 1 |
| 5 | CARLOS TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 4036837 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | JACOBS FURNITURE INSTALLATION INC | 3486171 | MA | 1 |
| 7 | T S SHEA TREE SERVICE | 1353474 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
7 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86396987 | Nov 22, 2025 | JACOBS FURNITURE INSTALLATION INC | Level 3 | 5 | OOS |
| 85819497 | Sep 19, 2025 | JIM PASSARELLO LLC | Level 3 | 1 | OOS |
| 85475304 | Aug 13, 2025 | JPS SCRAP SERVICE LLC | Level 3 | 3 | OOS |
| 85475264 | Aug 13, 2025 | T S SHEA TREE SERVICE | Level 3 | 4 | OOS |
| 85215054 | Jul 15, 2025 | THE QUAKER CORPORATION | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 82136388 | Jul 17, 2024 | CARLOS TRANSPORT CORPORATION | Level 1 | 14 | OOS |
| 81415797 | Apr 23, 2024 | RIVER VALLEY TREE EXPERT LLC | Level 2 | 12 | OOS |