HARDWICK
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 83 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HARDWICK 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 83 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 10, 2025.
A total of 61 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 19.3%, 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 8 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (7 citations). A total of 78 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
83 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
78 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 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 3 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 8 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.110(c) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.51C-BAPG | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 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% |
| 50 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILDCAT BUSING INC | 446672 | VT | 6 |
| 2 | CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 224100 | VT | 4 |
| 3 | AGRI-MARK INC | 192167 | VT | 4 |
| 4 | ALL STATES CONSTRUCTION INC | 52823 | MA | 3 |
| 5 | NA MANOSH INC | 2842787 | VT | 3 |
| 6 | GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 467867 | VT | 3 |
| 7 | US LBM LOGISTICS LLC | 90308 | IN | 2 |
| 8 | BAKER DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION | 179219 | VT | 2 |
| 9 | MORRISON'S CUSTOM FEEDS | 312886 | VT | 2 |
| 10 | BREEZY HILL TRANSPORT LLC | 3601156 | VT | 2 |
| 11 | EVERLAST ROOFING INC | 701453 | PA | 2 |
| 12 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | PIL HOLDINGS LLC | 4179787 | NH | 1 |
| 14 | CHARLES CURTIS LLC | 1032339 | VT | 1 |
| 15 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 16 | DFA NORTHEAST LOGISTICS INC | 40362 | VT | 1 |
| 17 | J HECTOR TREMBLAY | 637862 | VT | 1 |
| 18 | APR & R LLC | 395242 | NH | 1 |
| 19 | MS TRANSPORT INC | 3735074 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | WEST SPRINGFIELD G & S TRUCKING INC | 544662 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
83 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)