MIDDLETOWN SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 5,142 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MIDDLETOWN SCALE 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 5,142 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 2,845 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.4. The out-of-service rate is 22.5%, 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 1,432 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (947 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
5,142 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 | 1,432 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 947 | 105 | 11.1% |
| 3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 219 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 215 | 150 | 69.8% |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 199 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 191 | 36 | 18.8% |
| 7 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 166 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 164 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 161 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 154 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 150 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 149 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 143 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 137 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 137 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 135 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 134 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 132 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 128 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 119 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 119 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 114 | 25 | 21.9% |
| 23 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 111 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 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 | 111 | 110 | 99.1% |
| 25 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 108 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 95 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 94 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 90 | 19 | 21.1% |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 89 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 89 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 87 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 84 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 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 | 84 | 84 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 84 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 36 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 27 | 33.3% |
| 37 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 75 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 75 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 73 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 66 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 62 | 2 | 3.2% |
| 44 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 39 | 62.9% |
| 45 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 62 | 61 | 98.4% |
| 46 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 57 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEBRASKALAND INC | 451409 | NY | 45 |
| 2 | A & P COAT APRON LINEN SUPPLY LLC | 58436 | NY | 39 |
| 3 | US ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 429916 | CT | 31 |
| 4 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 28 |
| 5 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1299065 | CT | 28 |
| 6 | BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2917532 | MA | 27 |
| 7 | PACE MOTOR LINES INC | 107052 | CT | 26 |
| 8 | SOUNDVIEW TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1181003 | CT | 25 |
| 9 | COASTAL CARRIERS OF CONNECTICUT LLC | 1271367 | CT | 23 |
| 10 | FORBES TRANSPORT INC | 823166 | CT | 23 |
| 11 | FRESHPOINT CONNECTICUT LLC | 222186 | CT | 21 |
| 12 | J E P INC | 188431 | MA | 20 |
| 13 | NORTHEAST BEVERAGE OF CT | 204470 | CT | 20 |
| 14 | CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 523167 | CT | 20 |
| 15 | LEE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC | 907709 | NJ | 19 |
| 16 | CUMBERLAND FARMS INC | 17902 | MA | 18 |
| 17 | ADVANCED CARGO TRANSPORTATION INC | 689077 | NJ | 18 |
| 18 | COWAN SYSTEMS LLC | 548880 | MD | 16 |
| 19 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 16 |
| 20 | CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS INC | 622332 | CT | 16 |
Recent Inspections
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