PLAINVIEW
Roadside inspection site in New York • 186 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PLAINVIEW 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 186 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 24, 2024.
A total of 174 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.8. The out-of-service rate is 12.9%, 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 143 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (41 citations). A total of 53 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
186 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
53 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 | 143 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 3 | 7.3% |
| 3 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 999 | 999 | Unknown | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 391.41(a)-FPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.15(g)(1) | 395.15(g)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAM TELL AND SONS INC | 588348 | NY | 3 |
| 2 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 2 |
| 3 | LIBERTY COCA-COLA BEVERAGES LLC | 3039537 | PA | 2 |
| 4 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 2 |
| 5 | WESTBURY SIDING & WINDOWS INC | 1463608 | NY | 2 |
| 6 | COMPASS GROUP USA INC | 132504 | NC | 2 |
| 7 | ACE ENDICO CORP | 526210 | NY | 2 |
| 8 | ANGEL PLANTS INC | 295201 | NY | 2 |
| 9 | RUGBY HOLDINGS LLC | 2893904 | GA | 2 |
| 10 | BENIMAX INC | 569679 | NY | 2 |
| 11 | METRO INTERIOR DIST CORP | 447236 | NY | 2 |
| 12 | BEAVER LANDSCAPERS CORP | 3477781 | NY | 1 |
| 13 | JUSTONE INC | 1366096 | NY | 1 |
| 14 | REDISHRED ACQUISITION INC | 2025813 | NY | 1 |
| 15 | SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS LLC | 420647 | FL | 1 |
| 16 | DILIBERTO SERVICES CORP | 967084 | NY | 1 |
| 17 | LICO TRANSPORT LLC | 3360904 | NJ | 1 |
| 18 | MONROE AUTO SALES & TRANSPORT INC | 401170 | NY | 1 |
| 19 | PERUVIAN IMPORT CO INC | 1759380 | NJ | 1 |
| 20 | MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 239798 | NY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
186 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)