WESTPORT
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 199 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WESTPORT 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 199 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 19, 2026.
A total of 179 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 26.1%, 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 110 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (42 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
199 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 | 110 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 5 | 11.9% |
| 3 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 17 | 3 | 17.6% |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 14 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 17 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DICHELLO DISTRIBUTORS INC | 649929 | CT | 4 |
| 2 | LH GAULT & SON INC | 662559 | CT | 4 |
| 3 | VALIANT CONTRACTING LLC | 2343046 | NJ | 3 |
| 4 | CHERRY HILL CONST INC | 297505 | CT | 3 |
| 5 | GALBO PROVISIONS INC | 640982 | CT | 2 |
| 6 | SMEDLEY AERIAL LIFTS LLC | 2018275 | CT | 2 |
| 7 | PUTNAM'S LANDSCAPING LLC | 1403174 | CT | 2 |
| 8 | GA LANDSCAPING AND MASONRY LLC | 1777447 | CT | 2 |
| 9 | LJP SERVICES LLC | 2922014 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | G PIC & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 632900 | CT | 2 |
| 11 | H R CANDEE CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 622840 | CT | 2 |
| 12 | THE F A BARTLETT TREE EXPERT COMPANY | 308194 | CT | 2 |
| 13 | MOHICAN VALLEY CONCRETE CORP | 641689 | CT | 2 |
| 14 | VEGA'S MASONRY GARDEN & LAWN COMPANY LLC | 2781078 | CT | 2 |
| 15 | METRO TRUCK TIRE SERVICE CENTER INC | 1159260 | NY | 1 |
| 16 | JAIDEN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3278577 | NJ | 1 |
| 17 | THE GRANITE GROUP WHOLESALERS LLC | 57650 | NH | 1 |
| 18 | EASTERN DRAYAGE LLC | 2428546 | GA | 1 |
| 19 | GORDONS SHIPPING LLC | 2932507 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | GHIROLI ENTERPRISE LLC | 3993482 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
199 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)