STRATFORD
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 269 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
STRATFORD 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 269 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 248 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 20.1%, 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 75 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (69 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
269 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-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 75 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 69 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 52 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 6 | 16.7% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 19 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JC TRANSPORT INC | 1733295 | NJ | 4 |
| 2 | NEBRASKALAND INC | 451409 | NY | 3 |
| 3 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 3 |
| 4 | KT AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3027676 | CT | 2 |
| 5 | NICK'S CARTING INC | 705656 | CT | 2 |
| 6 | BURNS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 621460 | CT | 2 |
| 7 | D R V XPRESS LLC | 2869170 | NJ | 2 |
| 8 | NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC | 1486168 | NJ | 2 |
| 9 | STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC | 58350 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | MBS LAWN & TREE LLC | 2781363 | CT | 2 |
| 11 | BD 888 LLC | 3459223 | IL | 2 |
| 12 | DRAGON FUEL LLC | 3788372 | CT | 2 |
| 13 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 14 | SYSCO CONNECTICUT LLC | 596882 | CT | 2 |
| 15 | G T GOOD DISTRIBUTION LLC | 2299454 | NY | 2 |
| 16 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 2 |
| 17 | GAK TRUCKING LLC | 3462037 | CT | 2 |
| 18 | MICHAEL'S MOVING AND STORAGE INC | 608571 | MA | 1 |
| 19 | DWP TRUCKING INC | 3497686 | NY | 1 |
| 20 | LEPAGE BAKERIES PARK STREET LLC | 94424 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
269 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)