POST RD
Roadside inspection site in Rhode Island • 35 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
POST RD 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 35 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 16, 2025.
A total of 34 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.2. The out-of-service rate is 40.0%, 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 6 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (6 citations). A total of 44 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
35 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
44 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CELLAR DOOR COMPANY INCORPORATED | 3193580 | RI | 2 |
| 2 | CLEAN CARE OF NEW ENGLAND INC | 2417201 | RI | 1 |
| 3 | MR MESSENGER INC | 50600 | RI | 1 |
| 4 | D & H BUILDERS LLC | 1355285 | RI | 1 |
| 5 | SHUR-AZ INC | 404511 | RI | 1 |
| 6 | COLUCH ORGANIZATION LLC | 3117008 | RI | 1 |
| 7 | M D AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3065677 | RI | 1 |
| 8 | RICHARD ETHIER | 3852519 | RI | 1 |
| 9 | E L J INC | 433776 | RI | 1 |
| 10 | SWEET ENTERPRISES INC | 3449998 | RI | 1 |
| 11 | VIP TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3881973 | CT | 1 |
| 12 | ACTION ASPHALT SERVICES LLC | 3644106 | RI | 1 |
| 13 | PRISTINE LAWN CARE | 2144581 | MI | 1 |
| 14 | THOMAS J ENGELHARDT | 828209 | RI | 1 |
| 15 | NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES INC | 70851 | IN | 1 |
| 16 | S W TELEVISION APPLIANCES CO | 451120 | RI | 1 |
| 17 | GROWGENERATION USA INC | 2825467 | CO | 1 |
| 18 | FED-RICK VEAL CO | 451121 | RI | 1 |
| 19 | FRUGAL FURNITURE | 2471367 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | CURRAN TREE INC | 3213306 | RI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
35 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)