SMITHFIELD RI
Roadside inspection site in Rhode Island • 621 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SMITHFIELD 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 621 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 509 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.9. The out-of-service rate is 21.9%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 100 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (59 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
621 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 | 100 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 52 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 47 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 22 | 1 | 4.5% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 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 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 15 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 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 | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| 24 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 12 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J R VINAGRO CORPORATION | 751284 | RI | 5 |
| 2 | S C BALLARD LLC | 754812 | CT | 5 |
| 3 | BBL TRANSPORT LLC | 3105078 | MA | 5 |
| 4 | GPL CONSTRUCTION INC | 1113950 | RI | 4 |
| 5 | E CONSTANTINI TRANSPORTATION INC | 2906790 | RI | 4 |
| 6 | KAY COR CONTRACTORS INC | 649236 | RI | 4 |
| 7 | COMMONWEALTH WASTE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1714192 | MA | 4 |
| 8 | METROPOLITAN REMOVAL COMPANY INC | 3182036 | MA | 4 |
| 9 | BIG DOG DISPOSAL INC | 1105346 | MA | 3 |
| 10 | HATCH LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC | 2908792 | MA | 3 |
| 11 | J & M TRANSFER INC | 1037375 | RI | 3 |
| 12 | YARD WORKS INC | 349751 | RI | 3 |
| 13 | SIMAS FARMS INC | 3821167 | RI | 3 |
| 14 | SUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY SERVICES INC | 157649 | NY | 3 |
| 15 | JAMES G GRANT CO INC | 207190 | MA | 3 |
| 16 | JUSTIN P YOUNG | 3272089 | MA | 3 |
| 17 | MTG DISPOSAL LLC | 1323769 | MA | 3 |
| 18 | CONSUMER PRODUCT DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 237271 | MA | 3 |
| 19 | FD LEASING | 2546367 | RI | 3 |
| 20 | NEGOSHIAN ENTERPRISES INC | 516955 | MA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
621 inspections at this site (page 1 of 25)