NORWICH
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 109 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NORWICH 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 109 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 11, 2026.
A total of 101 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.6. The out-of-service rate is 42.2%, 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 64 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (37 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
109 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 | 64 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 6 | 16.2% |
| 3 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 16 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 48 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POLTRANS LLC | 1101571 | CT | 2 |
| 2 | DEPENDABLE HEATING & COOLING LLC | 1710227 | CT | 2 |
| 3 | DW TRANSPORT & LEASING INC | 264428 | CT | 2 |
| 4 | KLEEMANN TOWING SERVICE LLC | 1557611 | CT | 2 |
| 5 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 2 |
| 6 | WILLIMANTIC WASTE PAPER CO INC | 341366 | CT | 2 |
| 7 | NEBRASKALAND INC | 451409 | NY | 2 |
| 8 | HA LEO CRANE SERVICE LLC | 2552261 | MA | 2 |
| 9 | JOSHUA A STEFON | 2536403 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | NATIONS ROOF OF NEW ENGLAND LLC | 2410334 | CT | 1 |
| 11 | AIRFREIGHT EXPRESS CORP | 2052205 | MA | 1 |
| 12 | EASTERN DRAYAGE LLC | 2428546 | GA | 1 |
| 13 | PREMIER MOTOR LINES INC | 676245 | NJ | 1 |
| 14 | HOCON GAS INC | 18151 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | CONNECTICUT FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 3361924 | CT | 1 |
| 16 | ALLSTAR AUTO SALVAGE LLC | 3387505 | MA | 1 |
| 17 | PUKA D AND QUEEN B LLC | 2087775 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | PROMISED LAND TRUCKING 2024 LLC | 4109854 | NJ | 1 |
| 19 | GRATTON LIMITED | 547676 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | HT DRILLING INC | 3242244 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
109 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)