PAWTUCKET RI
Roadside inspection site in Rhode Island • 46 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PAWTUCKET 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 46 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2026.
A total of 23 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 10.9%, 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 Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit (Vehicle Maintenance) with 10 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (8 citations). A total of 37 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
46 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
37 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STERRY STREET AUTO SALES INC | 445562 | RI | 19 |
| 2 | COASTAL COLLISION & TOWING | 713579 | RI | 5 |
| 3 | THE ELISHA PROJECT | 3882371 | RI | 2 |
| 4 | SOLVENT DIRECT INC | 3355124 | CA | 1 |
| 5 | SOUTHBOROUGH TRUCKING LLC | 2184954 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | VIVIAN & ANTHONY LLC | 3439039 | MA | 1 |
| 7 | DELEA AG & TURF TRANSPORT INC | 2483430 | NY | 1 |
| 8 | THOMSEN BUYER LLC | 3929472 | RI | 1 |
| 9 | DEX BY TERRA | 1655512 | MA | 1 |
| 10 | DI GREGORIO INC | 513963 | RI | 1 |
| 11 | GOYETTE'S INC | 467999 | MA | 1 |
| 12 | PETRODRIVER TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2073446 | RI | 1 |
| 13 | CROSSOVER EXPRESS LLC | 3066204 | MA | 1 |
| 14 | IRON HAULERS INCORPORATED | 2355799 | RI | 1 |
| 15 | PETE'S TIRE BARNS INC | 437709 | MA | 1 |
| 16 | TRINIDAD TRUCKING LLC | 4062883 | MA | 1 |
| 17 | STERGIS ALUMINUM PRODUCTS CORP | 315542 | MA | 1 |
| 18 | LITTLE TREE GROUP INC | 2631710 | MA | 1 |
| 19 | MR ROOF INC | 3854349 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | MTG DISPOSAL LLC | 1323769 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
46 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)