FAIRFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 501 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FAIRFIELD 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 501 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 425 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 23.2%, 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 320 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (108 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
501 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 | 320 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 108 | 8 | 7.4% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 17 | 3 | 17.6% |
| 11 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 17 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 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 | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 19 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 5 | 50.0% |
| 22 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 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 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 33 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 41 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STANLEY H TOPAR INC | 619869 | CT | 12 |
| 2 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 7 |
| 3 | INTRANSIT CONTAINER LLC | 536660 | MA | 4 |
| 4 | PIECE OF CAKE MOVING + STORAGE LLC | 3066988 | NY | 4 |
| 5 | BURNS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 621460 | CT | 4 |
| 6 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 3 |
| 7 | QUESOS LA RICURA LTD | 573561 | NY | 3 |
| 8 | USA FIVE STAR TRADING INC | 3165520 | NY | 3 |
| 9 | STAMFORD UNIFORM LINEN TOWEL AND NAPKIN LLC | 2469670 | CT | 3 |
| 10 | F & G CONSTRUCTION INC | 746334 | CT | 3 |
| 11 | VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP | 643760 | RI | 2 |
| 12 | VELTRI INC | 398991 | PA | 2 |
| 13 | LADA TRANS INC | 2998381 | IN | 2 |
| 14 | DOUBLE GREEN CIRCLE INC | 2387707 | CT | 2 |
| 15 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 2 |
| 16 | HIWAY RECOVERY INC | 863258 | MA | 2 |
| 17 | PHILLIPS TRUCKING LLC | 2044827 | CT | 2 |
| 18 | LH GAULT & SON INC | 662559 | CT | 2 |
| 19 | CHANG & SONS ENTERPRISES INC | 285474 | MA | 2 |
| 20 | JK GUZMAN LANDSCAPE LLC | 2826501 | CT | 2 |
Recent Inspections
501 inspections at this site (page 1 of 21)