NEW HAVEN
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 887 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NEW HAVEN 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 887 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 650 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 22.3%, 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 506 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (157 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
887 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 | 506 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 157 | 39 | 24.8% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 79 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 24 | 7 | 29.2% |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 21 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 20 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 18 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 14 | 77.8% |
| 19 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 17 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 17 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 27 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| 30 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 32 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 34 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 35 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 43 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 48 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 49 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORBES TRANSPORT INC | 823166 | CT | 15 |
| 2 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1299065 | CT | 14 |
| 3 | K MONCK INC | 680418 | CT | 13 |
| 4 | COASTAL CARRIERS OF CONNECTICUT LLC | 1271367 | CT | 11 |
| 5 | CITY OIL CO INC | 537994 | CT | 11 |
| 6 | ALL AMERICAN WASTE LLC | 1624956 | CT | 11 |
| 7 | SOUNDVIEW TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1181003 | CT | 10 |
| 8 | LEE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC | 907709 | NJ | 10 |
| 9 | MCKINLEY OIL LLC | 1776410 | CT | 8 |
| 10 | LINCOLN OIL COMPANY INC | 318329 | CT | 7 |
| 11 | GPM TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC | 3907271 | VA | 6 |
| 12 | STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC | 58350 | CT | 6 |
| 13 | ANTHONYS HIGHTECH AUTO CENTER INC | 1187803 | CT | 4 |
| 14 | FILLERUP INC | 3177453 | CT | 4 |
| 15 | BEST OIN INC | 688757 | CT | 4 |
| 16 | BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2917532 | MA | 4 |
| 17 | CUMBERLAND FARMS INC | 17902 | MA | 4 |
| 18 | DENNIS K BURKE INC | 204544 | MA | 4 |
| 19 | LAYDON INDUSTRIES GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC | 3074217 | CT | 4 |
| 20 | GREYHOUND LINES INC | 44110 | TX | 4 |
Recent Inspections
887 inspections at this site (page 1 of 36)