FERDINAND
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 100 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FERDINAND 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 100 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 1, 2025.
A total of 77 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 7.0%, 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 7 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (5 citations). A total of 61 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
100 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
61 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 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 17 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST ONGE TRANSPORT INC | 2382370 | VT | 4 |
| 2 | CATTLAC EXPRESS INC | 1217845 | VT | 3 |
| 3 | CARDINAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 191496 | NC | 3 |
| 4 | CODET INC | 521988 | QC | 2 |
| 5 | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC | 738937 | NH | 2 |
| 6 | POULIN GRAIN INC | 334851 | VT | 2 |
| 7 | TRANSPORT SOUTH BEC EXPRESS INC | 941637 | QC | 2 |
| 8 | 9220-1664 QUEBEC INC | 2030973 | QC | 2 |
| 9 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 2 |
| 10 | NORTHERN TIRE OF COLEBROOK INC | 2442811 | NH | 2 |
| 11 | MASON MOVING AND STORAGE LLC | 3454568 | NH | 2 |
| 12 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | CA | 2 |
| 13 | J R C TRANSPORTATION INC | 254145 | CT | 2 |
| 14 | P&L COTE INC | 4052586 | NH | 2 |
| 15 | GRAY'S TRANSPORTATION & EXCAVATING LLC | 921455 | VT | 2 |
| 16 | TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC | 366136 | OH | 2 |
| 17 | JCR CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 395692 | NH | 2 |
| 18 | SYLVAIN MORIN | 4028640 | QC | 2 |
| 19 | ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | 76209 | IL | 2 |
| 20 | ORGILL TRANSPORTATION CO LLC | 86820 | TN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
100 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)