H-SAUGUS
Roadside inspection site in Massachusetts • 443 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
H-SAUGUS 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 443 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 360 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 21.2%, 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 235 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (115 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
443 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 | 235 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 115 | 7 | 6.1% |
| 3 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 78 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 61 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 37 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 22 | 16 | 72.7% |
| 10 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 18 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 | 21.4% |
| 15 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 11 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 18 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.25(b) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| 20 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 32 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 40 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 391.43(h) | Improper medical examiner's certificate form | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 49 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BALDOR EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION CO LLC | 823890 | NY | 6 |
| 2 | PINTO RECYCLING INC | 1639164 | MA | 5 |
| 3 | CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MA INC | 894965 | MA | 5 |
| 4 | JRM HAULING AND RECYCLING SERVICES II LLC | 669116 | AZ | 5 |
| 5 | CHELSEA MORNING PRODUCE INC | 3179540 | MA | 4 |
| 6 | MIRRA CO LLC | 278485 | MA | 4 |
| 7 | MASTER SPRAY FOAM INSULATION INC | 3367265 | MA | 4 |
| 8 | COSTAS PROVISIONS CORP | 337828 | MA | 3 |
| 9 | QUINN BROTHERS OF ESSEX INC | 455494 | MA | 3 |
| 10 | ACCESS CIG LLC | 1360517 | MA | 3 |
| 11 | AURELIO MOFFA LANDSCAPING | 3266933 | MA | 3 |
| 12 | FRANKLIN R RICCI | 2788501 | MA | 3 |
| 13 | AAA NORTHEAST | 2545016 | RI | 3 |
| 14 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 3 |
| 15 | INTERSHELL INTERNATIONAL CORP | 707942 | MA | 3 |
| 16 | MJS CONSTRUCTION INC | 2942262 | MA | 2 |
| 17 | J MARCHESE & SONS INC | 3212686 | MA | 2 |
| 18 | RABIT HAULING CO LLC | 2165673 | MA | 2 |
| 19 | COLLINS OVERHEAD DOOR INC | 1736046 | MA | 2 |
| 20 | PROFESSIONAL TREE REMOVAL AND LANDSCAPING INC | 3642615 | MA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
443 inspections at this site (page 1 of 18)