WASHINGTON
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 22 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WASHINGTON 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 22 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 21 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 36.4%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 7 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (2 citations). A total of 41 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
22 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
41 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.201A-VURB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 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% |
| 28 | 393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.104(d) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRESCOME BARTON INC | 331675 | CT | 2 |
| 2 | COLIN POTTBECKER | 2531029 | CT | 1 |
| 3 | LP PROFESSIONAL TOOLS LLC | 2107432 | CT | 1 |
| 4 | JET PELLETS LLC | 3791837 | CT | 1 |
| 5 | GOLD DIGGER TRANSPORT LLC | 754606 | MO | 1 |
| 6 | TOWNE & AURELL INC | 625796 | CT | 1 |
| 7 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 1 |
| 8 | A GALLO & COMPANY | 634699 | CT | 1 |
| 9 | A & P COAT APRON LINEN SUPPLY LLC | 58436 | NY | 1 |
| 10 | CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS INC | 622332 | CT | 1 |
| 11 | SARENE CRAFT BEER DISTRIBUTORS CONNECTICUT LLC | 2790896 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | GHOST FLEET SERVICES LLC | 3996675 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | MEYER BAG AND SUPPLY INC | 1025818 | CT | 1 |
| 14 | F & B TRANSPORTATTION LLC | 4044751 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | BUILDER SERVICES GROUP INC | 572263 | FL | 1 |
| 16 | ATLANTIC PLYWOOD CORP | 205474 | MA | 1 |
| 17 | HTC EXCAVATION LLC | 3745268 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | EBER CONNECTICUT LLC | 1546897 | CT | 1 |
| 19 | ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP | 926150 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | KARN TRUCKING LLC | 3190566 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
22 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)