FERRISBURGH
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 386 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FERRISBURGH 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 386 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 24, 2025.
A total of 306 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 16.1%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 35 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (26 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
386 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 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 6 | 17.1% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 9 | 56.3% |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 21 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 39 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 47 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHOENIX FEEDS & NUTRITION INC | 1280453 | VT | 6 |
| 2 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 6 |
| 3 | FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL INC | 340136 | VT | 5 |
| 4 | MCELWAIN CONTRACTING LLC | 3307794 | VT | 5 |
| 5 | R K MILES INC | 351303 | VT | 4 |
| 6 | JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC | 17328 | VT | 4 |
| 7 | THERAPEDIC OF NEW ENGLAND LLC | 2472256 | MA | 4 |
| 8 | WINDS TRANSPORTATION INC | 2529848 | VT | 4 |
| 9 | PAUL MORSE | 1356024 | VT | 3 |
| 10 | SOUTH MOUNTAIN LOGISTICS LLC | 3445924 | VT | 3 |
| 11 | GREEN MOUNTAIN FOOD SERVICES LLC | 3357284 | NY | 3 |
| 12 | CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 1282025 | VT | 3 |
| 13 | SYRACUSE GLASS COMPANY LLC | 1011986 | NY | 3 |
| 14 | AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY ASSOCIATES INC | 375664 | NH | 3 |
| 15 | BELLAVANCE TRUCKING INC | 86320 | VT | 3 |
| 16 | BAKEMARK USA LLC | 57322 | CA | 3 |
| 17 | WIND RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 846857 | MA | 2 |
| 18 | KEIVER WILLARD LUMBER CORPORATION | 151490 | MA | 2 |
| 19 | BARRETT TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 86362 | VT | 2 |
| 20 | HARTFORD PROVISION COMPANY INC | 27863 | CT | 2 |
Recent Inspections
386 inspections at this site (page 1 of 16)