WATERTOWN
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 209 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WATERTOWN 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 209 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2026.
A total of 80 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 6.7%, 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 Speeding 6-10 mph over limit (Unsafe Driving) with 15 citations, followed by Speeding 11-14 mph over limit (14 citations). A total of 65 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
209 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
65 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 382.15-SSF | 382.15-SSF | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 107.608B-HMAMC | 107.608B-HMAMC | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.17B2-LDIL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAND JET INC | 253195 | CT | 76 |
| 2 | GATEWAY LIMOUSINE INC | 880065 | CT | 51 |
| 3 | FRACASSO INDUSTRIES LLC | 3933881 | CT | 2 |
| 4 | CHERRY HILL CONST INC | 297505 | CT | 2 |
| 5 | NORTHWOODS DUMPSTER RENTAL LLC | 4141771 | CT | 2 |
| 6 | R K J R ENTERPRISES LLC | 1361813 | CT | 2 |
| 7 | WATERBURY TOWING & RECOVERY INC | 657919 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | THE STAR SUPPLY CO | 58266 | CT | 1 |
| 9 | HBR SERVICES LLC | 2850241 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | SWALLOW FREIGHTLINE INC | 3775774 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | LINDBURGH MILLER | 1568747 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | DRT AEROSPACE LLC | 3257171 | CT | 1 |
| 13 | ALDINE METAL PRODUCTS CORP | 2024004 | CT | 1 |
| 14 | SUMMIT TREE SERVICE LLC | 2409118 | CT | 1 |
| 15 | I T ENERGY LLC | 1437347 | CT | 1 |
| 16 | HARTLEY & PARKER LIMITED LLC | 630295 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | NATIONAL SIGN CORP | 547750 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | POLYMERSHAPES LLC | 1046478 | NC | 1 |
| 19 | CONNECTICUT SEALCOATING LLC | 2161752 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | GOOD OLD BOYS TREE SERVICE LLC | 1062497 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
209 inspections at this site (page 1 of 9)