MANCHESTER
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 950 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MANCHESTER 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 950 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 810 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 14.2%, 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 571 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (190 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
950 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 | 571 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 190 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 97 | 15 | 15.5% |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 55 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 9 | 52.9% |
| 12 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 16 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 21 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 12 | 2 | 16.7% |
| 22 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 12 | 7 | 58.3% |
| 24 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 30 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| 32 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 37 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 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 | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 22 |
| 2 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 8 |
| 3 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 6 |
| 4 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 6 |
| 5 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 6 |
| 6 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 5 |
| 7 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 5 |
| 8 | J R C TRANSPORTATION INC | 254145 | CT | 5 |
| 9 | COWAN SYSTEMS LLC | 548880 | MD | 5 |
| 10 | H O WOLDING INC | 46811 | WI | 4 |
| 11 | WINDHAM MATERIALS LLC | 990759 | CT | 4 |
| 12 | MICHAL'S QUALITY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1350650 | IL | 4 |
| 13 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 3 |
| 14 | SHAMROCK TRUCKING LLC | 1615335 | PA | 3 |
| 15 | MET EXPRESS INC | 3885269 | AR | 3 |
| 16 | CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC | 2049856 | NJ | 3 |
| 17 | EMERSTONE DL INC | 3371866 | NJ | 3 |
| 18 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 3 |
| 19 | JULIANOS POOLS LLC | 1313628 | CT | 3 |
| 20 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 3 |
Recent Inspections
950 inspections at this site (page 1 of 38)