WALLINGFORD
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 846 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WALLINGFORD 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 846 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 717 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.7. The out-of-service rate is 24.0%, 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 243 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (114 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
846 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 | 243 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 114 | 14 | 12.3% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 94 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 65 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 2 | 5.7% |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 22 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 19 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 19 | 4 | 21.1% |
| 27 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 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 | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 31 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 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 | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 8 | 61.5% |
| 36 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 8 | 61.5% |
| 39 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 13 | 4 | 30.8% |
| 42 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 43 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| 44 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 7 |
| 2 | G & G BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC | 630371 | CT | 7 |
| 3 | STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC | 58350 | CT | 6 |
| 4 | CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 523167 | CT | 6 |
| 5 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 6 |
| 6 | K MONCK INC | 680418 | CT | 6 |
| 7 | PORT SERVICE LLC | 348454 | CT | 5 |
| 8 | CHERRY HILL CONST INC | 297505 | CT | 4 |
| 9 | SPECIALTY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1406733 | CT | 4 |
| 10 | DAIRYLAND USA CORPORATION | 477976 | NY | 3 |
| 11 | C W P M LLC | 941948 | CT | 3 |
| 12 | CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS INC | 622332 | CT | 3 |
| 13 | SPINELLS LAWN AND TREE LLC | 3023555 | CT | 3 |
| 14 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 15 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 3 |
| 16 | BRESCOME BARTON INC | 331675 | CT | 3 |
| 17 | MINORES MEATS INC | 485264 | CT | 3 |
| 18 | UNITED TRUCKING INC | 2464293 | CT | 3 |
| 19 | THE L SUZIO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 658821 | CT | 3 |
| 20 | CARIATI LLC | 3275023 | CT | 3 |
Recent Inspections
846 inspections at this site (page 1 of 34)