MERIDEN
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 234 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MERIDEN 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 234 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 220 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.1. The out-of-service rate is 24.4%, 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 77 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (45 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
234 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 | 77 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 4 | 8.9% |
| 3 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 21 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 31 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 32 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J AND J BROTHERS LLC | 3254536 | CT | 3 |
| 2 | P & P ENTERPRISE CO LLC | 564253 | CT | 2 |
| 3 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 2 |
| 4 | MAX TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1686506 | CT | 2 |
| 5 | J R C TRANSPORTATION INC | 254145 | CT | 2 |
| 6 | BJ'S LOGISTICS LLC | 3836236 | MA | 2 |
| 7 | J V III CONSTRUCTION INC | 673818 | CT | 2 |
| 8 | TONY'S TRUCKING CO INC | 640462 | CT | 2 |
| 9 | STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC | 58350 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | SILVER CITY RECYCLING LLC | 3911788 | CT | 2 |
| 11 | CITY OIL CO INC | 537994 | CT | 2 |
| 12 | SYSTEM FREIGHT INC | 143155 | NJ | 2 |
| 13 | C W P M LLC | 941948 | CT | 2 |
| 14 | NATIONAL LUMBER INCORPORATED | 19294 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | TRUCKINURLOAD LLC | 4175012 | NY | 1 |
| 16 | F M R C TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3438208 | PA | 1 |
| 17 | ULTRA VIBES LLC | 3625335 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | BRANDSAFWAY SOLUTIONS | 1956174 | OK | 1 |
| 19 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 20 | METZGER CONSTRUCTION CORP | 1152707 | NY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
234 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)