SOUTHINGTON
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 705 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SOUTHINGTON 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 705 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 600 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 24.1%, 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 225 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (136 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
705 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 | 225 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 136 | 19 | 14.0% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 104 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 62 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 19 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 17 | 89.5% |
| 15 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 1 | 5.6% |
| 17 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 17 | 7 | 41.2% |
| 18 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 33 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 34 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 12 | 3 | 25.0% |
| 36 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| 38 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 39 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 10 | 5 | 50.0% |
| 45 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 47 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 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 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE F & F CONCRETE CORPORATION | 240168 | CT | 7 |
| 2 | C W P M LLC | 941948 | CT | 7 |
| 3 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 6 |
| 4 | F&F MATERIALS LLC | 3008318 | CT | 5 |
| 5 | DEZIEL PAVING LLC | 660914 | CT | 4 |
| 6 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 4 |
| 7 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 8 | ALBERT BROS INC | 22726 | CT | 4 |
| 9 | AQUINO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3826972 | CT | 3 |
| 10 | INDUSTRIAL RIGGERS INC | 27842 | CT | 3 |
| 11 | MITCHELL'S AUTO PARTS INC | 299959 | CT | 3 |
| 12 | EARTHWORKS EXCAVATING & LANDSCAPING INC | 617362 | CT | 3 |
| 13 | LILLIAN AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTION LLC | 4134459 | CT | 3 |
| 14 | SARDILLI PRODUCE DAIRY CO INC | 345653 | CT | 3 |
| 15 | ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNS INC | 451837 | CT | 3 |
| 16 | C&S MASONRY AND PAVING LLC | 3557669 | CT | 3 |
| 17 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 2 |
| 18 | NLA TRANSPORT LLC | 3942930 | CT | 2 |
| 19 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 2 |
| 20 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 2 |
Recent Inspections
705 inspections at this site (page 1 of 29)