HAMDEN
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 17 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HAMDEN 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 17 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 13, 2026.
A total of 12 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.9. The out-of-service rate is 23.5%, 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 5 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (3 citations). A total of 41 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
17 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
41 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 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.19TA | 390.19TA | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
12 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELITE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC | 250598 | CT | 6 |
| 2 | LATINO FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC | 1898824 | MA | 1 |
| 3 | WESHIPPRO LLC | 3912782 | OH | 1 |
| 4 | INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 799118 | MO | 1 |
| 5 | NORTHEAST PIANO MOVERS LLC | 3445450 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | LITTLE K'S LANDSCAPING LLC | 3003633 | CT | 1 |
| 7 | BRS SERVICES LLC | 2867987 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | WIND RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 846857 | MA | 1 |
| 9 | SUMMER'S CONSTRUCTION & TRANSPORT LLC | 3449781 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | RAB TRUCKING LLC | 669662 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | STACKED LOGISTICS INC | 545134 | AR | 1 |
Recent Inspections
17 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)