MONROE
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 34 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MONROE 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 34 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 23, 2025.
A total of 32 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.7. The out-of-service rate is 20.6%, 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 15 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 30 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
34 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
30 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 3 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 172.516(c)(2) | Placard not clear of appurtenance | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 177.840(l) | Hazmat - no emergency response info | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 178.337-9(c) | MC331 Marking inlets/outlets | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC | 58350 | CT | 2 |
| 2 | DICHELLO DISTRIBUTORS INC | 649929 | CT | 2 |
| 3 | FRANK GARGIULO & SON INC | 617261 | NJ | 1 |
| 4 | SUBURBAN SANITATION SERVICE INC | 268628 | CT | 1 |
| 5 | NEW ENGLAND SEPTIC & EXCAVATING LLC | 871130 | CT | 1 |
| 6 | EAST COAST SEPTIC SERVICE LLC | 627063 | CT | 1 |
| 7 | WURTH BAER SUPPLY COMPANY | 539491 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | MCVAC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 399240 | CT | 1 |
| 9 | WITZKE LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE LLC | 1023284 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | COASTAL CARRIERS OF CONNECTICUT LLC | 1271367 | CT | 1 |
| 11 | H L BENNETT JR INC | 662533 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | THAMES RIVER RECYCLING INC | 240173 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | ASHLEY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 546240 | FL | 1 |
| 14 | OMEGA MOULDING CO LLC | 1137300 | NY | 1 |
| 15 | RAINFOREST DISTRIBUTION CORP | 2415133 | NJ | 1 |
| 16 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 1 |
| 17 | FLEETMASTER EXPRESS INCORPORATED | 404732 | VA | 1 |
| 18 | WADES DAIRY INC | 476125 | CT | 1 |
| 19 | REGENCY TRANSPORTATION INC | 279538 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | THE EAGLE LEASING COMPANY | 432539 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
34 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)