HIGHGATE POE
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 185 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HIGHGATE POE 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 185 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 5, 2025.
A total of 109 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 7.6%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 11 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (8 citations). A total of 67 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
185 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
67 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 | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 2 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45A-BHB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.8D4-HOSF | 395.8D4-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S B COLLINS INC | 164927 | VT | 8 |
| 2 | ACAM TRANSPORT INC | 637877 | QC | 7 |
| 3 | ALH TRANSIT INC | 4012521 | QC | 6 |
| 4 | GREYHOUND LINES INC | 44110 | TX | 6 |
| 5 | R L VALLEE INC | 232032 | VT | 6 |
| 6 | VANTAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 2393705 | QC | 5 |
| 7 | TRANSPORT SOUTH BEC EXPRESS INC | 941637 | QC | 5 |
| 8 | VERMONT ROADS & FIELDS LLC | 1459498 | VT | 5 |
| 9 | PS MARSTON ASSOCIATES LLC | 274904 | NH | 5 |
| 10 | BEE LINE TRUCKING INC | 919569 | NY | 4 |
| 11 | TRANSPORT BOURASSA INC | 252802 | QC | 4 |
| 12 | S D IRELAND CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CORP | 198988 | VT | 4 |
| 13 | BOURDEAU BROS INC | 176321 | VT | 3 |
| 14 | KAMRAN TRANSPORT INC | 2573177 | QC | 3 |
| 15 | KURRLE TRANSPORT INC | 226297 | VT | 3 |
| 16 | WBS CO INC | 2137186 | VT | 3 |
| 17 | 1577911 ONTARIO INC | 2540295 | ON | 3 |
| 18 | MCLURE MOVING & STORAGE INC | 86305 | VT | 3 |
| 19 | 6245820 CANADA INC | 1641308 | QC | 3 |
| 20 | IFP DISTRIBUTION CENTER INC | 1154425 | QC | 2 |
Recent Inspections
185 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)