MADISON
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 84 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MADISON 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 84 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 18, 2026.
A total of 84 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.7. The out-of-service rate is 42.9%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 22 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (15 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
84 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 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE FOAM INSULATORS CORP | 3403398 | NY | 1 |
| 2 | JERRY'S TRANSPORT LLC | 2569211 | MA | 1 |
| 3 | AMERICAN SURPLUS INC | 2570928 | RI | 1 |
| 4 | JOHN LUCAS TREE EXPERT COMPANY | 329770 | ME | 1 |
| 5 | SEALCOATING INC | 295866 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | INTERNATIONAL MEAT MARKET LLC | 3454337 | RI | 1 |
| 7 | PACKAGING AND MORE | 623828 | RI | 1 |
| 8 | IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES LLC | 3493571 | CT | 1 |
| 9 | SUPLICIUM TRANSPORT LLC | 4381255 | IL | 1 |
| 10 | ASANTE TRUCKING LLC | 2931298 | IN | 1 |
| 11 | LEOPARD USA CORPORATION DBA OCEAN KINGDOM | 2373769 | NJ | 1 |
| 12 | SULLIVAN PAVING COMPANY INC | 638793 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | XPRESSTRANZ CORP | 4304191 | TX | 1 |
| 14 | J-BAK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1394279 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | MENDIETA AND SONS ENTERPRISE INC | 2057075 | NJ | 1 |
| 16 | PASQUALINI CONSTRUCTION INC | 399907 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | YATZI TRUCKING LLC | 3731525 | MA | 1 |
| 18 | C F & BROS TRANSPORTATION INC | 1208218 | NJ | 1 |
| 19 | BUILDERS CONCRETE EAST LLC | 990760 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | BELLA FREIGHT LLC | 3088839 | OH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
84 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)