MIDDLETOWN
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 394 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MIDDLETOWN 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 394 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 352 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.4. The out-of-service rate is 22.8%, 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 140 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (44 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
394 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 | 140 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 13 | 29.5% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| 12 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 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 | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 25 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 35 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 48 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 50 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1299065 | CT | 5 |
| 2 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 4 |
| 3 | FORBES TRANSPORT INC | 823166 | CT | 4 |
| 4 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 5 | D & F TRUCKING LLC | 4185620 | CT | 3 |
| 6 | CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS INC | 622332 | CT | 3 |
| 7 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 3 |
| 8 | BCI INC | 619481 | CT | 3 |
| 9 | WINDHAM MATERIALS LLC | 990759 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | BAYSTATE POOL SUPPLIES INC | 1125501 | MA | 2 |
| 11 | K C M INCORPORATED | 541043 | CT | 2 |
| 12 | US ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 429916 | CT | 2 |
| 13 | 3 LIONS LOGISTICS INC | 3287504 | MA | 2 |
| 14 | STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC | 58350 | CT | 2 |
| 15 | JAAP TRUCKING INC | 2634381 | NJ | 2 |
| 16 | SOUNDVIEW TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1181003 | CT | 2 |
| 17 | NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC | 1486168 | NJ | 2 |
| 18 | BARNHART CRANE AND RIGGING CO | 536 | TN | 2 |
| 19 | 4D RHODES TRANPORTS LLC | 3429846 | MD | 2 |
| 20 | P2D TRANSPORT LLC | 4161301 | OH | 2 |
Recent Inspections
394 inspections at this site (page 1 of 16)