POST ROAD
Roadside inspection site in Rhode Island • 6 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
POST ROAD 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 6 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 25, 2023.
A total of 6 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.3. The out-of-service rate is 66.7%, 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 CDL - wrong class (Driver Fitness) with 2 citations, followed by Physical qualification - general (2 citations). A total of 17 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
17 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
6 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FALL RIVER FLORIST SUPPLY CO INC | 25443 | MA | 1 |
| 2 | JWS ENTERPRISES INC | 1718235 | RI | 1 |
| 3 | BAYSIDE FOOD INC | 3917398 | RI | 1 |
| 4 | BUTLER WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE LLC | 3491786 | RI | 1 |
| 5 | SHALVEY BROS LANDSCAPING INC | 401193 | RI | 1 |
| 6 | CULLION EXCAVATING INC | 382863 | RI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
6 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79738489 | Sep 25, 2023 | CULLION EXCAVATING INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79704664 | Sep 20, 2023 | BUTLER WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE LLC | Level 1 | 5 | OOS |
| 79649546 | Sep 13, 2023 | FALL RIVER FLORIST SUPPLY CO INC | Level 1 | 1 | OOS |
| 78795286 | Jun 2, 2023 | SHALVEY BROS LANDSCAPING INC | Level 1 | 4 | OOS |
| 78697936 | May 23, 2023 | JWS ENTERPRISES INC | Level 1 | 10 | OOS |
| 78526841 | May 3, 2023 | BAYSIDE FOOD INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |