SUTTON
Roadside inspection site in Massachusetts • 15 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SUTTON 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 15 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 12, 2024.
A total of 14 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.1. The out-of-service rate is 60.0%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 11 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (8 citations). A total of 27 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
15 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
27 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 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.17(a) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.71(h) | Fifth wheel defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.70(d)(8) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROBERT PAPP TOWING | 3199638 | MA | 2 |
| 2 | ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | 76209 | IL | 1 |
| 3 | CORREA LANDSCAPE SERVICES | 4192026 | MA | 1 |
| 4 | M & S MOVING INC | 1989660 | NJ | 1 |
| 5 | NORTHERN TIMBER RESOURCES LLC | 2576023 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | NEGOSHIAN ENTERPRISES INC | 516955 | MA | 1 |
| 7 | ALLIED PAVING CORP | 441898 | MA | 1 |
| 8 | COASTAL COLLISION & TOWING | 713579 | RI | 1 |
| 9 | LAWRENCE WASTE SERVICES CORPORATION | 2723402 | MA | 1 |
| 10 | FIRST PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT LLC | 2568822 | MA | 1 |
| 11 | THE PETERBILT STORE NEW ENGLAND LLC | 3414488 | MA | 1 |
| 12 | METRO WEST LAWN CARE | 3191989 | MA | 1 |
| 13 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 1 |
| 14 | ROMS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3024734 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
15 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81852351 | Jun 12, 2024 | ALLIED PAVING CORP | Level 2 | 10 | OOS |
| 81852350 | Jun 12, 2024 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 81852349 | Jun 12, 2024 | ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80810991 | Feb 8, 2024 | CORREA LANDSCAPE SERVICES | Level 2 | 8 | Violations |
| 80810992 | Feb 8, 2024 | M & S MOVING INC | Level 3 | 2 | OOS |
| 80810982 | Feb 8, 2024 | ROBERT PAPP TOWING | Level 2 | 5 | OOS |
| 80798520 | Feb 6, 2024 | NEGOSHIAN ENTERPRISES INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80612284 | Jan 15, 2024 | ROMS TRANSPORTATION INC | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 80612266 | Jan 15, 2024 | FIRST PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80612264 | Jan 15, 2024 | LAWRENCE WASTE SERVICES CORPORATION | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 80612281 | Jan 15, 2024 | ROBERT PAPP TOWING | Level 2 | 6 | OOS |
| 80612301 | Jan 15, 2024 | COASTAL COLLISION & TOWING | Level 2 | 6 | OOS |
| 80612283 | Jan 15, 2024 | THE PETERBILT STORE NEW ENGLAND LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 78672960 | May 18, 2023 | METRO WEST LAWN CARE | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 78672961 | May 18, 2023 | NORTHERN TIMBER RESOURCES LLC | Level 2 | 8 | OOS |