JOHNSTON RI
Roadside inspection site in Rhode Island • 511 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
JOHNSTON 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 511 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 403 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 19.0%, 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 66 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (42 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
511 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 66 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 42 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 29 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 3 | 13.6% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 19 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 17 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| 21 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.84-FL | Floors defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 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 | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 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 | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 47 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTG DISPOSAL LLC | 1323769 | MA | 7 |
| 2 | J R VINAGRO CORPORATION | 751284 | RI | 7 |
| 3 | PRECISION AUTO SALES & BODY WORKS INC | 1228632 | RI | 6 |
| 4 | MARTINEZ INC | 3597808 | RI | 5 |
| 5 | AMERICAN TRANSPORT LLC | 1348869 | RI | 4 |
| 6 | HIPPO DISPOSAL INC | 3305788 | RI | 4 |
| 7 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF RHODE ISLAND INC | 286550 | RI | 4 |
| 8 | NORTHEAST RECYCLING LLC | 2886264 | MA | 4 |
| 9 | PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | PA | 3 |
| 10 | PEL DISPOSAL INC | 3165677 | RI | 3 |
| 11 | PROVIDENCE FIRE RESTORATION INC | 2562736 | RI | 3 |
| 12 | DOUGLAS IRON WORKS LLC | 4093691 | RI | 3 |
| 13 | FMG COSTANTINI & SON INC | 661656 | RI | 3 |
| 14 | ANYTIME JUNK REMOVAL | 3289010 | RI | 3 |
| 15 | IMPERATORE STEEL ERECTORS INC | 739502 | RI | 3 |
| 16 | BAY STATE WORKGROUP LLC | 3782889 | MA | 3 |
| 17 | INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT LLC | 3069390 | RI | 3 |
| 18 | OAK HILL FARM LLC | 1108440 | RI | 3 |
| 19 | PINNACLE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC | 3991512 | MA | 3 |
| 20 | RAMBONE DISPOSAL SERVICES INC | 462803 | RI | 3 |
Recent Inspections
511 inspections at this site (page 1 of 21)