HELLERTOWN PA
Roadside inspection site in Pennsylvania • 191 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HELLERTOWN PA is a roadside inspection location in Pennsylvania where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 191 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 172 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.5. The out-of-service rate is 35.1%, 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 37 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (32 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
191 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 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 8 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 9 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J&L INDUSTRIES LLC | 3444532 | NJ | 4 |
| 2 | ADAMS TREE SERVICE & REMOVAL LLC | 4041525 | PA | 3 |
| 3 | EGH TRUCKING CORPORATION | 3139573 | PA | 2 |
| 4 | FREEDOM LANDSCAPING | 2388979 | PA | 2 |
| 5 | Y GONZALEZ TRUCKING LLC | 3115385 | NJ | 2 |
| 6 | MJEE LOGISTICS LLC | 4130086 | PA | 2 |
| 7 | LEHIGH VALLEY PAVING INC | 2149394 | PA | 2 |
| 8 | RICHARD DIEHL PAVING | 1507539 | PA | 2 |
| 9 | BLUETRITON BRANDS INC | 297080 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | MAURO MATERIAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 4031962 | NJ | 2 |
| 11 | EMB INDUSTRIES LLC | 3086018 | NJ | 2 |
| 12 | RAYMOURS FURNITURE CO INC | 184983 | NY | 2 |
| 13 | 4 SEASONS TREE SERVICE | 3402326 | PA | 2 |
| 14 | JOSELYN & JEAN CONTRACTING LLC | 2131320 | NJ | 2 |
| 15 | DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC | 155682 | FL | 2 |
| 16 | DFM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC | 3370435 | PA | 2 |
| 17 | MR TWISTER PLUMBING | 4184878 | PA | 1 |
| 18 | F M R C TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3438208 | PA | 1 |
| 19 | RICHLAND FEED CO INC | 36996 | PA | 1 |
| 20 | K&K POOL SERVICES | 2275403 | PA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
191 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)