DARIEN
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 239 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DARIEN 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 239 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 218 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 29.3%, 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 84 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (56 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
239 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 | 84 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 9 | 16.1% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 10 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 8 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 30 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 37 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 44 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 46 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMPLETE DISMANTLING SERVICES LLC | 2925897 | CT | 4 |
| 2 | VERANDA LLC | 2884251 | CT | 4 |
| 3 | P&P ENTERPRISE LLC | 2920055 | CT | 4 |
| 4 | DOCTOR BIRD TRUCKING LLC | 2501898 | CT | 3 |
| 5 | FGB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 893846 | CT | 3 |
| 6 | PETER CARLUCCI EXCAVATING LLC | 778824 | CT | 3 |
| 7 | MONROE RECYCLING AND AGGREGATES | 3325579 | CT | 2 |
| 8 | D&D INDUSTRIES INC | 3525111 | CT | 2 |
| 9 | ARGUETA CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING LLC | 3509327 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | VALIANT CONTRACTING LLC | 2343046 | NJ | 2 |
| 11 | MATTERA & SONS CONTRACTORS INC | 689638 | CT | 2 |
| 12 | M RONDANO INCORPORATED | 850117 | CT | 2 |
| 13 | AMCON SERVICES LLC | 3323123 | CT | 1 |
| 14 | LOGITECH TRANSPORT LLC | 2824028 | NJ | 1 |
| 15 | AF QUALITY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3524587 | CT | 1 |
| 16 | ROD TRUCKING LLC | 3321899 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | MMM XPRESS INC | 3987340 | PA | 1 |
| 18 | S & J SPECIALTY PRODUCTS CORP | 3273917 | NY | 1 |
| 19 | HINOPROBUILDERSLLC | 3611778 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | PIECE OF CAKE MOVING + STORAGE LLC | 3066988 | NY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
239 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)