PAXTON
Roadside inspection site in Massachusetts • 14 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PAXTON 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 14 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 3, 2024.
A total of 14 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 7.8. The out-of-service rate is 64.3%, meaning a significant portion 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 21 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (11 citations). A total of 36 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
14 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
36 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 1 | 4.8% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 21 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D&S CONTRACTING LLC | 3226052 | MA | 1 |
| 2 | LR FAVREAU SEPTIC SERVICE | 3220017 | MA | 1 |
| 3 | JPS TRANSPORTATION INC | 4012871 | MA | 1 |
| 4 | WINCH IT SERVICES LLC | 3843420 | MA | 1 |
| 5 | DO ALL CONSTRUCTION | 3212734 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | ELLIOTT TREE AND LANDSCAPING II LLC | 3220626 | MA | 1 |
| 7 | ENTWISTLES GARAGE INC | 1703856 | MA | 1 |
| 8 | RICHARD JENKINS | 3206353 | MA | 1 |
| 9 | BRUNELLE & SON'S LANDSCAPING INC | 3190229 | MA | 1 |
| 10 | RANDELL PACKAGE STORE INCE | 3329852 | MA | 1 |
| 11 | MARK R SINKEWICH | 1502109 | MA | 1 |
| 12 | BRYANS PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION INC | 3708550 | MA | 1 |
| 13 | KARL J ALM | 3186316 | MA | 1 |
| 14 | PATRICK SMITH | 3426652 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
14 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81767339 | Jun 3, 2024 | MARK R SINKEWICH | Level 2 | 5 | Violations |
| 81326770 | Apr 11, 2024 | BRYANS PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION INC | Level 2 | 16 | OOS |
| 80997845 | Mar 1, 2024 | KARL J ALM | Level 2 | 8 | Violations |
| 80997847 | Mar 1, 2024 | ENTWISTLES GARAGE INC | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 80566078 | Jan 8, 2024 | WINCH IT SERVICES LLC | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 80222669 | Nov 21, 2023 | JPS TRANSPORTATION INC | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 80222668 | Nov 21, 2023 | DO ALL CONSTRUCTION | Level 2 | 14 | OOS |
| 80001807 | Oct 25, 2023 | RICHARD JENKINS | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 78942872 | Jun 21, 2023 | RANDELL PACKAGE STORE INCE | Level 1 | 11 | OOS |
| 78942871 | Jun 21, 2023 | ELLIOTT TREE AND LANDSCAPING II LLC | Level 1 | 11 | OOS |
| 78826162 | Jun 6, 2023 | LR FAVREAU SEPTIC SERVICE | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78625745 | May 16, 2023 | PATRICK SMITH | Level 2 | 13 | OOS |
| 78384592 | Apr 18, 2023 | BRUNELLE & SON'S LANDSCAPING INC | Level 2 | 15 | OOS |
| 78384591 | Apr 18, 2023 | D&S CONTRACTING LLC | Level 2 | 4 | Violations |