HIGHGATE
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 12 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HIGHGATE 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 12 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jul 23, 2025.
A total of 12 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.1. The out-of-service rate is 41.7%, meaning a significant portion 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 5 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (3 citations). A total of 30 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
12 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
30 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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% |
| 30 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
12 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED AG & TURF NE LLC | 3411741 | CA | 1 |
| 2 | CLIFFORD C HAY INC | 19738 | NY | 1 |
| 3 | FRL EXCAVATION & TRUCKING LLC | 4192115 | VT | 1 |
| 4 | DFA NORTHEAST LOGISTICS INC | 40362 | VT | 1 |
| 5 | BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2917532 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | 9206-7586 QUEBEC INC | 3146056 | QC | 1 |
| 7 | JOSHUA GERVAIS | 2260944 | VT | 1 |
| 8 | WRIGHT'S EXCAVATING INC | 538430 | VT | 1 |
| 9 | TRANSPORT SOUTH BEC EXPRESS INC | 941637 | QC | 1 |
| 10 | VANTAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 2393705 | QC | 1 |
| 11 | PWI TRANSIT INC | 252814 | QC | 1 |
| 12 | MACKAT INC | 687155 | ON | 1 |
Recent Inspections
12 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85318923 | Jul 23, 2025 | WRIGHT'S EXCAVATING INC | Level 2 | 6 | OOS |
| 84553814 | Apr 29, 2025 | JOSHUA GERVAIS | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 84477102 | Apr 21, 2025 | FRL EXCAVATION & TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 10 | OOS |
| 84214514 | Mar 21, 2025 | VANTAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 83555851 | Jan 7, 2025 | DFA NORTHEAST LOGISTICS INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 81394325 | Apr 18, 2024 | UNITED AG & TURF NE LLC | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 80752843 | Dec 21, 2023 | TRANSPORT SOUTH BEC EXPRESS INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 80752835 | Dec 21, 2023 | BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 80752832 | Dec 21, 2023 | 9206-7586 QUEBEC INC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 80752834 | Dec 21, 2023 | CLIFFORD C HAY INC | Level 1 | 3 | Violations |
| 80752842 | Dec 21, 2023 | MACKAT INC | Level 1 | 6 | OOS |
| 80234769 | Nov 21, 2023 | PWI TRANSIT INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |