SHOULDER
Roadside inspection site in New Jersey • 324 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SHOULDER is a roadside inspection location in New Jersey where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 324 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 17, 2025.
A total of 283 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 12.3%, 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 124 citations, followed by Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit (41 citations). A total of 62 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
324 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
62 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 | 124 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 2 | 5.4% |
| 4 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 30 | 7 | 23.3% |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 385.337(b) | 385.337(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 30 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 177.834(j) | Manholes and valves not closed or leak free | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.45A-MCMC | No medical exam certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 385.337B-OOSO | 385.337B-OOSO | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADRIAN TRANSPORT LLC | 3364287 | NJ | 4 |
| 2 | CABRERA TRANSPORT LLC | 3089764 | NJ | 4 |
| 3 | DI TRUCKING LLC | 1961956 | NJ | 3 |
| 4 | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | 2881058 | WA | 3 |
| 5 | MENDEZ TRUCKING INC | 1445326 | NJ | 3 |
| 6 | C F & BROS TRANSPORTATION INC | 1208218 | NJ | 3 |
| 7 | D & A CONTRACTING LLC | 2406763 | NJ | 3 |
| 8 | DONALD B SMITH INC | 757422 | PA | 2 |
| 9 | H&K GROUP INC | 275625 | PA | 2 |
| 10 | SANTOS JR LLC | 3755816 | NJ | 2 |
| 11 | JOHNSON HEALTH TECH NORTH AMERICA INC | 2484871 | WI | 2 |
| 12 | MESA TRUCKING LLC | 2798841 | NJ | 2 |
| 13 | JHONATAN TRUCKING LLC | 2426280 | NJ | 2 |
| 14 | CONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS LLC | 1019859 | NJ | 2 |
| 15 | FASTENAL COMPANY | 242294 | MN | 2 |
| 16 | REALIN TRUCKING CORP INC | 568933 | NJ | 2 |
| 17 | MAXIMUM QUALITY FOODS INC | 633508 | NJ | 2 |
| 18 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 2 |
| 19 | VALTIR RENTALS LLC | 1949404 | TX | 2 |
| 20 | TONY'S TRUCKING INC | 3351532 | NJ | 2 |
Recent Inspections
324 inspections at this site (page 1 of 13)