H-BARNSTABLE
Roadside inspection site in Massachusetts • 367 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
H-BARNSTABLE is a roadside inspection location in Massachusetts where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 367 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 3, 2026.
A total of 304 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 21.5%, 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 105 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (44 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
367 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 | 105 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 3 | 6.8% |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 19 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 18 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| 12 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| 13 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 10 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 10 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 27 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 29 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 36 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAUSET DISPOSAL HOLDINGS INC | 3856658 | MA | 6 |
| 2 | MJT ENTERPRISES INC | 212033 | MA | 4 |
| 3 | CAPE COD EXPRESS LLC | 210135 | MA | 4 |
| 4 | BAY STATE WORKGROUP LLC | 3782889 | MA | 4 |
| 5 | COLONIAL WHOLESALE BEVERAGE CORPORATION | 3174239 | MA | 3 |
| 6 | DIESEL DIRECT LLC | 615987 | MA | 3 |
| 7 | PPC EVENT SERVICES | 623829 | MA | 3 |
| 8 | SUPPLY NEW ENGLAND INC | 333507 | MA | 3 |
| 9 | ROBERT CHILDS INC | 333471 | MA | 3 |
| 10 | S & J EXCO INC | 426413 | MA | 3 |
| 11 | NOAEA TRUCKING INC | 3821944 | MA | 3 |
| 12 | NATIONAL BLEACH COMPANY | 484298 | MA | 3 |
| 13 | LEWIS TREE SERVICE INC | 324411 | NY | 2 |
| 14 | WILDFISH LLC | 2427850 | MA | 2 |
| 15 | CAPE COD BIOFUELS INC | 2302150 | MA | 2 |
| 16 | R J BEVILACQUA CONSTURCTION CORP | 3011386 | MA | 2 |
| 17 | PINA SANITATION | 3211106 | MA | 2 |
| 18 | CAPE COD COMMERCIAL LINEN SERVICE INC | 3514705 | MA | 2 |
| 19 | PACTO ROAD SERVICE LLC | 2059626 | RI | 2 |
| 20 | PUMA TRUCKING CORP | 3178405 | MA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
367 inspections at this site (page 1 of 15)