DOVER DE

Roadside inspection site in Delaware • 190 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 13.2%
Total Inspections
190
OOS Rate
13.2%
OOS Inspections
25
Unique Carriers
172
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.3
Name
DOVER DE
State
Delaware (DE)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
190
OOS Rate
13.2%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 1, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving610
2392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limitUnsafe Driving260
3392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limitUnsafe Driving150
4392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving80
5392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving60
6391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - generalDriver Fitness50
7390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin50
8392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving50
9393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
10393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
11393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large bouldersVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
12383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness33100.0%
13393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
14392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
15393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance3266.7%
16392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
17393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance30
18393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
19393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
20392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
21393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance20
22392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
23393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
24396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection reportVehicle Maintenance20
25392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
26396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance20
27392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving20
28393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
29393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leakVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
30393.67C7V-FTires - other defectsVehicle Maintenance20
31393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscuredVehicle Maintenance10
32393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
33392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
34393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance10
35393.203A-CBPCab/body components defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
36391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness11100.0%
37393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
38393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
39392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol conControlled Substances/Alcohol11100.0%
40392.16(b)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving10
41393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protrudingVehicle Maintenance10
42392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
43393.71H10-CDDSDNSFifth wheel defectiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
44393.81-HHorn inoperableVehicle Maintenance10
45390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin10
46393.47B-BMBCBDBrake actuators/chambers defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
47393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
48391.15A-LNCDLNSRWDriving while disqualifiedDriver Fitness11100.0%
49392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
50392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not securedUnsafe Driving11100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

190 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago