WETHERSFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Connecticut • 251 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WETHERSFIELD 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 251 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 207 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 18.3%, 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 41 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (29 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
251 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 | 41 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 9 | 31.0% |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 13 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 17 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 46 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCI INC | 619481 | CT | 6 |
| 2 | DIESEL DIRECT LLC | 615987 | MA | 6 |
| 3 | PRO PARK LLC | 1476244 | CT | 5 |
| 4 | STAR DISTRIBUTORS INC | 58350 | CT | 4 |
| 5 | USA HAULING & RECYCLING INC | 605366 | CT | 4 |
| 6 | CONNECTICUT DISTRIBUTORS INC | 622332 | CT | 3 |
| 7 | ALL WASTE INC | 522409 | CT | 3 |
| 8 | HUSKY TRANSPORT LLC | 2781965 | MA | 2 |
| 9 | THE RARE REMINDER INCORPORATED | 780900 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 523167 | CT | 2 |
| 11 | POLAR CORP | 42938 | MA | 2 |
| 12 | VESTIS SERVICES LLC | 221707 | GA | 2 |
| 13 | PRIDE'S CORNER FARMS INC | 253309 | CT | 2 |
| 14 | W B MASON CO INC | 348981 | MA | 2 |
| 15 | SULLIVAN TIRE CO INC | 193491 | MA | 2 |
| 16 | LAMORES SERVICE CENTER INC | 2815879 | CT | 2 |
| 17 | CROMWELL ENERGY INC | 624813 | CT | 2 |
| 18 | HARTFORD DISTRIBUTORS INC | 631776 | CT | 2 |
| 19 | UNITED TRUCKING INC | 2464293 | CT | 2 |
| 20 | GARDEN'S DREAM FARM LLC | 3443519 | CT | 2 |
Recent Inspections
251 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)