CANTON
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 60 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CANTON 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 60 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 24, 2025.
A total of 53 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 18.3%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 11 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (5 citations). A total of 64 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
60 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
64 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 | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 9 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 21 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 28 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 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% |
| 32 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 107.608B-HMAMC | 107.608B-HMAMC | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.207C-SSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANTON VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 641390 | CT | 4 |
| 2 | SUBURBAN SANITATION SERVICE INC | 268628 | CT | 3 |
| 3 | SANFORD & HAWLEY INC | 352649 | CT | 2 |
| 4 | JULIANOS POOLS LLC | 1313628 | CT | 2 |
| 5 | L P ADAMS CO INC | 472632 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | GARDEN STATE LUMBER PRODUCTS TRANSPORT LLC | 1092134 | NJ | 1 |
| 7 | BAHRE'S HEATING OIL LLC | 2902881 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | MANCHESTER PACKING CO | 131211 | CT | 1 |
| 9 | WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC | 350040 | MD | 1 |
| 10 | GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLC | 3517014 | CT | 1 |
| 11 | PAINE'S INC | 501668 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | A ANASTASIO & SONS TRUCKING CO INC | 22683 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | F W WEBB COMPANY | 18235 | MA | 1 |
| 14 | 1943 TURNPIKE LLC | 1288396 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | BIRCHWATER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | 4233173 | CT | 1 |
| 16 | JET PELLETS LLC | 3791837 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | FIREHOUSE FUELS LLC | 1562358 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | MINER'S INC | 628646 | CT | 1 |
| 19 | DUNNING SAND & GRAVEL CO INC | 895221 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | TROUT BROOK LANDSCAPING LLC | 3001771 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
60 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)