BERLIN
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 79 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BERLIN 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 79 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 10, 2026.
A total of 75 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.8. The out-of-service rate is 34.2%, 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 21 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (19 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
79 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 8 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTO SALES TOWING INC | 4147233 | CT | 2 |
| 2 | PLIMPTON AND HILLS CORP | 332314 | CT | 2 |
| 3 | J AND J BROTHERS LLC | 3254536 | CT | 2 |
| 4 | SALTARELLI INDUSTRIES INC | 3077432 | NY | 2 |
| 5 | NATIONAL LUMBER INCORPORATED | 19294 | CT | 1 |
| 6 | TUXIS OHR'S FUEL INCORPORATED | 734619 | CT | 1 |
| 7 | CAB LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC | 3563666 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | DAMM TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4265727 | NJ | 1 |
| 9 | NDR LIUZZI LLC | 2006372 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | EVERETT J PRESCOTT INC | 25286 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | ROSE H TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3566254 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC | 1456961 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | NEW ENGLAND YANKEE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1661258 | CT | 1 |
| 14 | VMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 680029 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | BOB DENIS TRUCKING LLC | 658715 | CT | 1 |
| 16 | OXFORD EQUIPMENT & TRANSPORT LLC | 1752592 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | EXPRESS GUY | 3912334 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | HOP ENERGY LLC | 634907 | NY | 1 |
| 19 | NADEAU BROTHERS FOUNDATION LLC | 637362 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | C W P M LLC | 941948 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
79 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)