CHESHIRE
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 349 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CHESHIRE 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 349 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 310 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 24.9%, 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 159 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (63 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
349 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 | 159 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 9 | 14.3% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 8 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 16 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 34 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS INC | 299959 | CT | 5 |
| 2 | CHERRY HILL CONST INC | 297505 | CT | 4 |
| 3 | ALBERT BROS INC | 22726 | CT | 4 |
| 4 | SYSCO CONNECTICUT LLC | 596882 | CT | 3 |
| 5 | J AND J BROTHERS LLC | 3254536 | CT | 3 |
| 6 | A J WASTE SYSTEMS LLC | 637957 | CT | 3 |
| 7 | THE F & F CONCRETE CORPORATION | 240168 | CT | 3 |
| 8 | R K J R ENTERPRISES LLC | 1361813 | CT | 2 |
| 9 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 2 |
| 10 | BROOKSIDE AUTO SALVAGE INC | 2369229 | CT | 2 |
| 11 | DENVER PLACE AUTO SALVAGE LLC | 3283607 | CT | 2 |
| 12 | BOZZUTOS INC | 57911 | CT | 2 |
| 13 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | TX | 2 |
| 14 | CONNECTICUT SEALCOATING LLC | 2161752 | CT | 2 |
| 15 | STERICYCLE INC | 397962 | IL | 2 |
| 16 | LAROSA CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 612378 | CT | 2 |
| 17 | FERRARO FOODS TRANSPORT CORP | 3117697 | NJ | 2 |
| 18 | TAKE 2 RECYCLING LLC | 2447638 | CT | 2 |
| 19 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 2 |
| 20 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | WI | 2 |
Recent Inspections
349 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)