NORWALK
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 360 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NORWALK 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 360 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 270 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 25.8%, 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 88 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (42 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
360 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 | 88 | 3 | 3.4% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 42 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 3 | 7.1% |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| 7 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 16 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 12 | 2 | 16.7% |
| 15 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 20 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 35 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 36 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.48A-BI-TSA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELITE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC | 250598 | CT | 13 |
| 2 | CITY CARTING LLC | 390228 | CT | 9 |
| 3 | ARGUETA CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING LLC | 3509327 | CT | 6 |
| 4 | VERANDA LLC | 2884251 | CT | 6 |
| 5 | JAMES R SANTAGUIDA LLC | 1465929 | CT | 5 |
| 6 | AAA ADVANTAGE CARTING & DEMOLITION SERVICE LLC | 953016 | CT | 4 |
| 7 | O TOBAR TRANSPORT LLC | 2370778 | CT | 4 |
| 8 | D B HAULING LLC | 1619214 | CT | 3 |
| 9 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 3 |
| 10 | K AND J LANDSCAPING LLC | 2019918 | CT | 3 |
| 11 | A VITTI EXCAVATORS LLC | 2171830 | CT | 3 |
| 12 | BELDEN HILL LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS LLC | 3402297 | CT | 3 |
| 13 | MANUEL CORONA | 1783404 | CT | 3 |
| 14 | GORSKI MASON CONTRACTORS LLC | 1016024 | CT | 3 |
| 15 | TIM LUCIANO | 742845 | CT | 3 |
| 16 | LES ARBRES LLC | 672681 | CT | 3 |
| 17 | LMB LLC | 3947930 | CT | 3 |
| 18 | ANDRONACO EXCAVATING CO INC | 694113 | CT | 3 |
| 19 | ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | 82866 | AR | 2 |
| 20 | BOLTON LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MASONRY INC | 653627 | CT | 2 |
Recent Inspections
360 inspections at this site (page 1 of 15)