STERLING
Roadside inspection site in Massachusetts • 5 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
STERLING 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 5 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 14, 2023.
A total of 5 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 8.2. The out-of-service rate is 80.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 7 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (4 citations). A total of 23 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
5 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
23 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.71(h) | Fifth wheel defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.70(d)(8) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
5 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAY A SIMONCINI | 3373116 | MA | 1 |
| 2 | CRANSTON WALTER C AND SON INC | 594822 | MA | 1 |
| 3 | CRAWFORD TRUCK SALES | 1350014 | MA | 1 |
| 4 | AMAZONIA LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3226552 | MA | 1 |
| 5 | VEILLEUX CONCRETE CUTTING LLC | 658457 | CT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
5 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80155693 | Nov 14, 2023 | VEILLEUX CONCRETE CUTTING LLC | Level 2 | 5 | OOS |
| 79904219 | Oct 12, 2023 | CRAWFORD TRUCK SALES | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 79766644 | Sep 26, 2023 | RAY A SIMONCINI | Level 2 | 20 | OOS |
| 79751704 | Sep 26, 2023 | AMAZONIA LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION LLC | Level 2 | 12 | OOS |
| 79751705 | Sep 26, 2023 | CRANSTON WALTER C AND SON INC | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |