DORSET
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 70 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DORSET 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 70 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 18, 2025.
A total of 65 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 8.6%, 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 13 citations, followed by Lighting devices/reflectors (3 citations). A total of 20 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
70 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
20 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 | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.106(c)(2) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LONG TRAIL SCHOOL | 2790745 | VT | 3 |
| 2 | DYDO & COMPANY INC | 492775 | VT | 2 |
| 3 | AERO GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 2447319 | VA | 2 |
| 4 | FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL INC | 340136 | VT | 2 |
| 5 | OTTER VALLEY EQUIPMENT | 1131866 | VT | 1 |
| 6 | NORTHERN GAS TRANSPORT INC | 86310 | VT | 1 |
| 7 | M&M TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 342630 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 9 | CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 224100 | VT | 1 |
| 10 | THE MELANSON COMPANY A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY LLC | 3218431 | NH | 1 |
| 11 | FRANCHI TRUCKING INC | 2443971 | NC | 1 |
| 12 | BOISE CASCADE BUILDING MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION LLC | 1709260 | ID | 1 |
| 13 | MASON EXCAVATION LLC | 3131865 | VT | 1 |
| 14 | CRESCENT OPERATION LLC | 3768268 | MA | 1 |
| 15 | GATES SALVAGE YARD INC | 106228 | VT | 1 |
| 16 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 1 |
| 17 | AGRI-MARK INC | 192167 | VT | 1 |
| 18 | PS MARSTON ASSOCIATES LLC | 274904 | NH | 1 |
| 19 | A& K LOGISTICS INC | 1094779 | PA | 1 |
| 20 | ST PAULY TEXTILE INC | 1347210 | NY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
70 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)