SUFFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 24 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SUFFIELD 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 24 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 19, 2025.
A total of 20 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 29.2%, 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 8 citations, followed by Inoperative/defective brakes (8 citations). A total of 31 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
24 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
31 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 3 |
| 2 | USA HAULING & RECYCLING INC | 605366 | CT | 2 |
| 3 | D & G CONTRACTORS INC | 624836 | CT | 2 |
| 4 | KWAME GYIMAH | 656478 | CT | 1 |
| 5 | CONSUMER PRODUCT DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 237271 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | GLEASON JOHNDROW LANDSCAPING INC | 2486268 | MA | 1 |
| 7 | POULIN ENTERPRISES INC | 588111 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | PARACO GAS CORP | 251037 | NY | 1 |
| 9 | WESTWOOD PRODUCTS INC | 1385035 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | DAVID DEVENO | 3078778 | MA | 1 |
| 11 | SUPERIOR PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS INC | 173757 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES LLC | 362827 | PA | 1 |
| 13 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 1 |
| 14 | ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC | 2482755 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | UNITED INDUSTRIAL SERVICE INC | 454824 | MA | 1 |
| 16 | INNOVATIVE MERCHANDISING PARTNERS INC | 3664307 | MA | 1 |
| 17 | PALMER PAVING CORP | 360933 | MA | 1 |
| 18 | PACE MOTOR LINES INC | 107052 | CT | 1 |
| 19 | STELLATO BROS INC | 1851822 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | LEGACY TREES INC | 3265473 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
24 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)