UNION
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 640 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
UNION 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 640 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 582 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 18.1%, 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 231 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (97 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
640 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 | 231 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 97 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 78 | 8 | 10.3% |
| 4 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 34 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 7 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 26 | 20 | 76.9% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 2 | 11.1% |
| 10 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 18 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 9 | 50.0% |
| 12 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 12 | 2 | 16.7% |
| 21 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 27 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 40 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 43 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 47 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 49 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 50 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 8 |
| 2 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 4 |
| 3 | DEDICATED LOGISTICS PARTNER LLC | 3007828 | CT | 4 |
| 4 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | CA | 3 |
| 5 | JY CARRIERS LLC | 4130912 | MA | 3 |
| 6 | THE MARTIN-BROWER COMPANY LLC | 148192 | IL | 3 |
| 7 | JMC TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1440610 | MA | 3 |
| 8 | COOK STUDIO | 4419481 | NJ | 3 |
| 9 | LX ENTERPRISES LLC | 1248034 | CT | 3 |
| 10 | TRUE WORLD FOODS BOSTON LLC | 1638812 | MA | 3 |
| 11 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 3 |
| 12 | CENTURY LINEN & UNIFORM LLC | 330683 | NY | 3 |
| 13 | TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC | 366136 | OH | 3 |
| 14 | GERIATRIC MEDICAL & SURGICAL SUPPLY | 240147 | MA | 2 |
| 15 | TAYLOR TEAM RELOCATION LLC | 1636702 | OH | 2 |
| 16 | CARDENAS TRUCKS CORP | 2585280 | NJ | 2 |
| 17 | ED TRANSPORTSS LLC | 3516231 | MA | 2 |
| 18 | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC | 1203339 | CO | 2 |
| 19 | ATLANTIC FREIGHT LLC | 3650635 | MA | 2 |
| 20 | IDEAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 190262 | MA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
640 inspections at this site (page 1 of 26)