DUNKIRK
Roadside inspection site in New York • 12 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DUNKIRK is a roadside inspection location in New York where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 12 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 13, 2024.
A total of 10 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.3. The out-of-service rate is 58.3%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 11 citations, followed by Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet (2 citations). A total of 24 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
12 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
24 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 | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
10 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 2 | EAST BOUND EXPRESS INC | 2827314 | NY | 2 |
| 3 | BUFFALO'S GOTTA EAT LLC | 3095933 | NY | 1 |
| 4 | SHELL FAB & DESIGN INC | 1406108 | NY | 1 |
| 5 | KULBACKS INC | 2425450 | NY | 1 |
| 6 | MILLER TRANSFER AND RIGGING CO | 120707 | OH | 1 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS PROPERTY SERVICES INC | 2884259 | NY | 1 |
| 8 | BURANE EXPRESS INC | 3049841 | OH | 1 |
| 9 | MATTHEW ELLIS | 2482168 | NY | 1 |
| 10 | ORCHARD EARTH & PIPE CORP | 384817 | NY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
12 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80848191 | Feb 13, 2024 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | Level 1 | 2 | OOS |
| 79738102 | Sep 23, 2023 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79738087 | Sep 23, 2023 | MILLER TRANSFER AND RIGGING CO | Level 3 | 3 | Violations |
| 79692627 | Sep 18, 2023 | EAST BOUND EXPRESS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79692622 | Sep 18, 2023 | SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS PROPERTY SERVICES INC | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 79515261 | Aug 24, 2023 | SHELL FAB & DESIGN INC | Level 1 | 3 | Violations |
| 79503414 | Aug 24, 2023 | BUFFALO'S GOTTA EAT LLC | Level 1 | 2 | OOS |
| 79491781 | Aug 23, 2023 | MATTHEW ELLIS | Level 1 | 6 | OOS |
| 79491803 | Aug 23, 2023 | KULBACKS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79480071 | Aug 22, 2023 | ORCHARD EARTH & PIPE CORP | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 78873880 | Jun 12, 2023 | BURANE EXPRESS INC | Level 2 | 8 | OOS |
| 78486397 | Apr 29, 2023 | EAST BOUND EXPRESS INC | Level 2 | 8 | OOS |