OLD SAYBROOK
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 94 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
OLD SAYBROOK 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 94 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 91 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.9. The out-of-service rate is 43.6%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 27 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (19 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
94 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 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 11 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 18 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 34 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DW TRANSPORT & LEASING INC | 264428 | CT | 2 |
| 2 | NEBRASKALAND INC | 451409 | NY | 2 |
| 3 | UNITED REFRIGERATION INC | 257749 | PA | 2 |
| 4 | OCEAN SURVEYS INC | 794145 | CT | 1 |
| 5 | ROGUE CARRIER INC | 3197835 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | P & P ENTERPRISE CO LLC | 564253 | CT | 1 |
| 7 | ACOSTA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3918248 | PA | 1 |
| 8 | LUIGISON TRUCKING LLC | 3918859 | NJ | 1 |
| 9 | LEOPARD USA CORPORATION DBA OCEAN KINGDOM | 2373769 | NJ | 1 |
| 10 | M S INTERNATIONAL INC | 1065893 | CA | 1 |
| 11 | R & MOTAS TRUCKING INC | 3634506 | RI | 1 |
| 12 | NORTHEAST GREAT DANE OF AUBURN MA LLC | 3068017 | MA | 1 |
| 13 | FOX BROS TRUCKING LLC | 1825744 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | PRIDE'S CORNER FARMS INC | 253309 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | SWALLOW FREIGHTLINE INC | 3775774 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | JOHN DEGRAND & SON INC | 272172 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | NEXT LEVEL TRUCKING 1 INC | 4198031 | NJ | 1 |
| 18 | COASTAL CARRIERS OF CONNECTICUT LLC | 1271367 | CT | 1 |
| 19 | FINKELDEY BMJ INC | 724488 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | COPPER & CABLE ELECTRIC CO LLC | 4162436 | DE | 1 |
Recent Inspections
94 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)