DOVER DE
Roadside inspection site in Delaware • 190 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DOVER DE is a roadside inspection location in Delaware where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 190 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 172 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 13.2%, 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 61 citations, followed by Speeding 6-10 mph over limit (26 citations). A total of 88 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
190 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
88 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 | 61 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 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% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUILDER SERVICES GROUP INC | 572263 | FL | 4 |
| 2 | DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC | 45597 | DE | 4 |
| 3 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 3 |
| 4 | G L HOLLINGSWORTH LLC | 2278226 | MD | 3 |
| 5 | MARK COULBOURNE INC | 542596 | DE | 3 |
| 6 | ATLANTIC CONCRETE COMPANY INC | 184939 | DE | 2 |
| 7 | FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE INC | 316699 | DE | 2 |
| 8 | CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING COMPANY | 475748 | DE | 2 |
| 9 | TRIPLE E EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC | 4183475 | DE | 2 |
| 10 | WASTE MASTERS SOLUTIONS LLC | 1955901 | DE | 2 |
| 11 | HARBOR SEAFOOD LLC | 2487062 | DE | 2 |
| 12 | RD DIVISION LLC | 4430651 | PA | 1 |
| 13 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 14 | JOHN CURRY INC | 85519 | PA | 1 |
| 15 | HENRY WELLS | 1321552 | DE | 1 |
| 16 | JEREMY MONTGOMERY | 2053820 | DE | 1 |
| 17 | CRYSTAL STEEL FABRICATORS INC | 753887 | DE | 1 |
| 18 | RC UNDER GROUND LLC | 4117115 | MD | 1 |
| 19 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | ROYAL IMPORTS INC | 1774015 | DE | 1 |
Recent Inspections
190 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)