MONTVILLE

Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 163 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 27.0%
Total Inspections
163
OOS Rate
27.0%
OOS Inspections
44
Unique Carriers
135
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
3.5
Name
MONTVILLE
State
Connecticut (CT)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
163
OOS Rate
27.0%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 12, 2026

About This Inspection Site

MONTVILLE 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 163 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 12, 2026.

A total of 135 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.5. The out-of-service rate is 27.0%, meaning a significant portion 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 25 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (24 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

163 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving250
2393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance24833.3%
3393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance230
4392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving210
5393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance170
6393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance17529.4%
7393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance160
8396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance150
9392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving130
10393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limitVehicle Maintenance1212100.0%
11392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving120
12393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance110
13393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance110
14392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving100
15393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10110.0%
16393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance99100.0%
17390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin80
18392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving80
19393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance80
20396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance7571.4%
21393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance70
22393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance70
23393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance77100.0%
24392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving70
25393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance70
26393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance70
27393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance60
28393.9A-LBLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance60
29393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance60
30393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance60
31393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance60
32393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance60
33396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection reportVehicle Maintenance50
34393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
35393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance40
36390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin40
37393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
38393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance40
39393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
40393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance40
41393.75(g)393.75(g)Vehicle Maintenance44100.0%
42392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessoriesUnsafe Driving30
43396.5B-HWSLFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance30
44393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance30
45393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
46393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance30
47392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving30
48393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance30
49393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
50393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

163 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago