PLAINFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 163 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PLAINFIELD 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 16, 2026.
A total of 148 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.3. The out-of-service rate is 35.6%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 40 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (33 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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 5 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 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 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 20 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 29 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 41 | 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOSEPH P GRIFFIN JR | 3546745 | CT | 7 |
| 2 | KOBYLUCK TRUCKING CO | 649387 | CT | 3 |
| 3 | DW TRANSPORT & LEASING INC | 264428 | CT | 3 |
| 4 | WILLIMANTIC WASTE PAPER CO INC | 341366 | CT | 2 |
| 5 | TRISTATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC | 4128221 | NJ | 2 |
| 6 | MANCINI DIESEL REPAIR & PERFORMANCE LLC | 3264294 | CT | 2 |
| 7 | APACHE LLC | 2503639 | MA | 2 |
| 8 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 9 | QUELIX TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3978937 | NJ | 1 |
| 10 | GUIDE US TRANSPORT LLC | 2273993 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | SHAW TRANSPORT INC | 188556 | GA | 1 |
| 12 | CJM TRUCKING LLC | 2873331 | PA | 1 |
| 13 | DF TRANSPORTATION INC | 2584759 | MA | 1 |
| 14 | HORIZON MID ATLANTIC INC | 2255867 | OH | 1 |
| 15 | NORTHEAST TRAILER REMARKETING CORPORATION | 3250497 | RI | 1 |
| 16 | MARINE TRANSPORTATION INTERMODAL INC | 268139 | PA | 1 |
| 17 | LAFRIEDA VEAL AND LAMB CO INC | 1517306 | NJ | 1 |
| 18 | ABARCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1449198 | NH | 1 |
| 19 | BJ'S LOGISTICS LLC | 3836236 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | COMMODITY CARRIERS INC | 466550 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
163 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)