BENNINGTON CHAIN UP
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 81 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BENNINGTON CHAIN UP is a roadside inspection location in Vermont where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 81 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 12, 2025.
A total of 74 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 18.5%, 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 Lighting devices/reflectors (Vehicle Maintenance) with 5 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (4 citations). A total of 54 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
81 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
54 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 4 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 7 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.19TG | 390.19TG | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8F4-HOSM | 395.8F4-HOSM | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOHNNY'S DELIVERY LLC | 3492817 | NY | 3 |
| 2 | D S GARCIA LOGISTICS LLC | 3605317 | NY | 3 |
| 3 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 4 | TOMRA NY RECYCLING LLC | 723618 | NY | 2 |
| 5 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 2 |
| 6 | DENVER CARGO INC | 3585416 | IA | 1 |
| 7 | MZ TRANSPORTS LLC | 3490979 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 224100 | VT | 1 |
| 9 | DESME TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3443914 | FL | 1 |
| 10 | DM LANDRY TRANSPORT LLC | 3996734 | NH | 1 |
| 11 | TWIN CARRIER LLC | 3518735 | OH | 1 |
| 12 | R F CHAMBERLAND INC | 181788 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | A TO B TRANS INC | 3656652 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | UNIFIED2 GLOBAL PACKAGING GROUP LLC | 625316 | MA | 1 |
| 15 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 1 |
| 16 | RITZ-TRANS CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA INC | 1487884 | PA | 1 |
| 17 | MODERN EXPRESS LLC | 3015100 | CT | 1 |
| 18 | NH GREAT CRATES | 1421057 | NH | 1 |
| 19 | METALMAX LLC | 2033643 | TN | 1 |
| 20 | GOLDEN GORILLA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4010403 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
81 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)