ELLINGTON
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 6 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ELLINGTON 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 6 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jul 16, 2025.
A total of 6 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 7.0. The out-of-service rate is 50.0%, 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 13 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 18 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
18 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
6 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUSCH BROTHERS LAWN SERVICE LLC | 1368302 | CT | 1 |
| 2 | A-C MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 55253 | MA | 1 |
| 3 | G W BARBER PRODUCE LLC | 3908128 | CT | 1 |
| 4 | WILLIAM JAMES MAHON | 4209348 | CT | 1 |
| 5 | SCORPION TRUCKING LLC | 3648077 | CT | 1 |
| 6 | ORSZULAK LLC | 3132161 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
6 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85225727 | Jul 16, 2025 | SCORPION TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 85225726 | Jul 16, 2025 | A-C MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 81463981 | Apr 29, 2024 | WILLIAM JAMES MAHON | Level 1 | 14 | OOS |
| 81170550 | Mar 22, 2024 | G W BARBER PRODUCE LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 81170551 | Mar 22, 2024 | ORSZULAK LLC | Level 1 | 9 | OOS |
| 81081540 | Mar 12, 2024 | BUSCH BROTHERS LAWN SERVICE LLC | Level 2 | 14 | OOS |