LEWISTON PORT OF ENTRY
Roadside inspection site in New York • 1,448 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
LEWISTON PORT OF ENTRY 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 1,448 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 5, 2024.
A total of 516 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 9.1%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 201 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (163 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,448 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 201 | 16 | 8.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 163 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 154 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 114 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 7 | 13.2% |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 43 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 40 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 37 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 34 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 32 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 31 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 28 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 28 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 17 | 63.0% |
| 17 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 26 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 11 | 45.8% |
| 20 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2 | 10.5% |
| 25 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 17 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 16 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 12 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 999 | 999 | Unknown | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 42 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 43 | 393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 46 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 47 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 48 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE MUSKET TRANSPORT LTD | 580397 | ON | 41 |
| 2 | TITANIUM TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 1392048 | ON | 28 |
| 3 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 28 |
| 4 | 1735641 ONTARIO INC | 1725417 | ON | 28 |
| 5 | RED STAR LOGISTICS INC | 1779371 | ON | 28 |
| 6 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 24 |
| 7 | SYSTEM FREIGHT INC | 143155 | NJ | 24 |
| 8 | HL MOTOR GROUP INC | 2274502 | ON | 23 |
| 9 | NAMAHA TRANSPORT SERVICES INC | 1315600 | ON | 19 |
| 10 | G ZAVITZ LTD | 16750 | ON | 17 |
| 11 | DHATT TRANSFREIGHT SERVICE INC | 2048655 | ON | 16 |
| 12 | CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY | 124358 | IL | 16 |
| 13 | 2235016 ONTARIO INC | 2033362 | ON | 15 |
| 14 | SODROX CHEMICALS LTD | 450594 | ON | 15 |
| 15 | MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC | 215732 | MI | 15 |
| 16 | SPEEDY TRANSPORT GROUP INC | 449629 | ON | 14 |
| 17 | VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP | 643760 | RI | 14 |
| 18 | J E CULP TRANSPORT LTD | 567145 | ON | 14 |
| 19 | RIGHT LANE CARRIER INC | 2912693 | ON | 13 |
| 20 | PONY EXPRESS LTD | 2953311 | ON | 13 |
Recent Inspections
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