GUILFORD
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 32 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GUILFORD 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 32 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 31 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 5.0. The out-of-service rate is 28.1%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 20 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 74 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
32 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
74 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 2 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 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% |
| 22 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.95A2 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APACHE LLC | 2503639 | MA | 2 |
| 2 | THE SMEDLEY COMPANY | 56001 | CT | 1 |
| 3 | CHERRY HILL GLASS CO INC | 976769 | CT | 1 |
| 4 | THE GRANITE GROUP WHOLESALERS LLC | 57650 | NH | 1 |
| 5 | INTRANSIT CONTAINER LLC | 536660 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | URS MIDWEST LLC | 790261 | MI | 1 |
| 7 | ARROWDALE ENTERPRISES LLC | 3846220 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | NINONO LOGISTICS LLC | 4498654 | MD | 1 |
| 9 | FISCHER EXCAVATING INC | 871118 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | E&J ENTERPRISES LLC | 4355036 | CT | 1 |
| 11 | NBA AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3454194 | NJ | 1 |
| 12 | A & A EXCAVATING LLC | 3796275 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | RINALDI LINEN SERVICE | 968332 | CT | 1 |
| 14 | VM TRUCKING LLC | 1231726 | NJ | 1 |
| 15 | BAY CRANE NORTHEAST LLC | 2064149 | RI | 1 |
| 16 | BERKELEY TOWING INC | 1681738 | RI | 1 |
| 17 | T-DEV INC | 2994854 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | AL AND RR TRANSPORT LOGISTICS LLC | 4306607 | FL | 1 |
| 19 | LOCAL CARTING LLC | 3842997 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | ACE NATURAL INC | 1628952 | NY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
32 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)