AVON
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 45 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
AVON 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 45 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 25, 2026.
A total of 38 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 15.6%, meaning a moderate number 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 6 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (4 citations). A total of 44 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
45 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
44 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.209E-SPSRLF | Steering - Power steering reservoir low fluid | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPECIALTY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1406733 | CT | 8 |
| 2 | EA QUINN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING LLC | 704481 | CT | 1 |
| 3 | HARTFORD DISTRIBUTORS INC | 631776 | CT | 1 |
| 4 | AARON'S TRUCKING LLC | 3856116 | CT | 1 |
| 5 | V A TRAMONTANO & SON INC | 609796 | NJ | 1 |
| 6 | PRIDE'S CORNER FARMS INC | 253309 | CT | 1 |
| 7 | RELIABLE LOGISTICS SERVICES | 4270568 | PA | 1 |
| 8 | CARBOX LOGISTICS LLC | 4254839 | MA | 1 |
| 9 | C W P M LLC | 941948 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | FARMINGTON VALLEY EXPRESS LLC | 3205066 | CT | 1 |
| 11 | V A M LANDSCAPING LLC | 4252585 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | EJD HAULING LLC | 3132583 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | CEDAR RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2861254 | CT | 1 |
| 14 | J & D WINDSOR GARAGE LLC | 3402836 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | CJPD LLC | 3586704 | CT | 1 |
| 16 | SALESMASTER ASSOC INC | 331984 | NY | 1 |
| 17 | AYBAR LOGISTICS LLC | 4223843 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | TOM IRWIN INC | 525741 | MA | 1 |
| 19 | GREENE FACILITY SERVICES LLC | 370706 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | BELL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4223391 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
45 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)