EXETER RI
Roadside inspection site in Rhode Island • 251 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
EXETER RI is a roadside inspection location in Rhode Island where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 251 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 19, 2026.
A total of 238 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.9. The out-of-service rate is 28.7%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 31 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (20 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
251 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 | 31 | 1 | 3.2% |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 13 | 72.2% |
| 5 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 16 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 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% |
| 11 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 25 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 29 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.80A | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPC EVENT SERVICES | 623829 | MA | 4 |
| 2 | EDM TRANSPORT INC | 4113674 | RI | 2 |
| 3 | ROCH'S FRESH FOOD WEST GREENWICH INC | 353362 | RI | 2 |
| 4 | R AND K LOGISTICS LLC | 2205609 | PA | 2 |
| 5 | FALVEY LINEN SUPPLY INC | 379626 | RI | 2 |
| 6 | NORTHEAST STONECRETE INC | 1249772 | RI | 2 |
| 7 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 2 |
| 8 | BALDOR EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION CO LLC | 823890 | NY | 2 |
| 9 | NORTHEAST BEVERAGE OF CT | 204470 | CT | 2 |
| 10 | CS WHOLESALE LIQUORS INC | 2562193 | MA | 2 |
| 11 | R J CARBONE CO & ROBERT J CARBONE | 40619 | RI | 2 |
| 12 | SDS DISPOSAL INC | 392380 | RI | 1 |
| 13 | BIRDS HAULING LLC | 3279841 | CT | 1 |
| 14 | OCEAN STATE WINE & SPIRITS LLC | 1947401 | RI | 1 |
| 15 | KESH EXPRESS INC | 2527736 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | S C BALLARD LLC | 754812 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | VOGEL SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION CORP | 3124052 | NJ | 1 |
| 18 | QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 2941250 | CA | 1 |
| 19 | SUPLICIUM TRANSPORT LLC | 4381255 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | LV CARRIER CORP | 3594568 | NJ | 1 |
Recent Inspections
251 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)