CASTLETON
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 37 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CASTLETON 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 37 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 9, 2025.
A total of 37 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 32.4%, 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 19 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (6 citations). A total of 43 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
37 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
43 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 | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 4 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 395.24C1I-ELDDFI | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.11B2S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 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% |
| 37 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOOT ENTERPRISES LLC | 3993622 | NY | 1 |
| 2 | DERRICK CLIFFORD | 757814 | VT | 1 |
| 3 | SUNGOR TRANSPORTATION INC | 2555084 | IL | 1 |
| 4 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 5 | OTAMAN TRANS GROUP INC | 2576161 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | EASTMAN TRUCKING & EXCAVATION LLC | 789353 | VT | 1 |
| 7 | GLADIATOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 3800093 | OK | 1 |
| 8 | TEP OPCO LLC | 2184238 | NC | 1 |
| 9 | MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | 3032409 | VT | 1 |
| 10 | WESTFIELD EXPRESS CORP | 2456238 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | GMH TRANS LLC | 859207 | VT | 1 |
| 12 | NOVA FREIGHT LLC | 3509638 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | BM SPECIALTY WATERWORKS | 3257739 | NY | 1 |
| 14 | WINDS TRANSPORTATION INC | 2529848 | VT | 1 |
| 15 | PAULINO FREIGHT LLC | 2632512 | NY | 1 |
| 16 | MOLDEX INC | 2556547 | IN | 1 |
| 17 | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | 2881058 | WA | 1 |
| 18 | KILLINGTON AUTO REPAIR AND TOWING LLC | 2404332 | VT | 1 |
| 19 | EXTRA TRANSPORTATION INC | 2200247 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | ULA TRANS INC | 3233729 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
37 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)