LUDLOW
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 17 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
LUDLOW 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 17 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 29, 2025.
A total of 17 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 17.6%, 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 Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Vehicle Maintenance) with 3 citations, followed by Brake - relay emergency valve (2 citations). A total of 19 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
17 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
19 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
17 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 2 | STEVENS LOGGING & HAULING LLC | 3128714 | VT | 1 |
| 3 | HOME IMPROVEMENT CO OF VT INC | 839770 | NH | 1 |
| 4 | LIBERTY FAMILY FARMS INCORPORATED | 3015474 | MA | 1 |
| 5 | FATHOM EXPRESS INC | 3101048 | PA | 1 |
| 6 | CRAIG SMITH | 2781356 | VT | 1 |
| 7 | ELIM DIAS | 3765286 | CT | 1 |
| 8 | JASON M PERRY | 1055516 | VT | 1 |
| 9 | UNITED S INC | 3181638 | IL | 1 |
| 10 | GRANITE STATE EXCAVATION LLC | 452731 | NH | 1 |
| 11 | M & M EXCAVATING INC | 359466 | VT | 1 |
| 12 | DAVID COLL | 576639 | NH | 1 |
| 13 | VANTAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 2393705 | QC | 1 |
| 14 | SARATOGA RAILROAD ENGINEERING PC | 3467878 | NY | 1 |
| 15 | HUNTER EXCAVATING INC | 2019558 | VT | 1 |
| 16 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 1 |
| 17 | FASTWAYCOMP LLC | 4449169 | OH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
17 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85936950 | Sep 29, 2025 | FASTWAYCOMP LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 85813227 | Sep 15, 2025 | HUNTER EXCAVATING INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 83929753 | Feb 20, 2025 | VANTAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 82964454 | Oct 17, 2024 | LIBERTY FAMILY FARMS INCORPORATED | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 82964453 | Oct 17, 2024 | SARATOGA RAILROAD ENGINEERING PC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 82964475 | Oct 17, 2024 | JASON M PERRY | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 82103063 | Jul 11, 2024 | FATHOM EXPRESS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82103062 | Jul 11, 2024 | HOME IMPROVEMENT CO OF VT INC | Level 1 | 6 | OOS |
| 81889222 | Jun 14, 2024 | M & M EXCAVATING INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 81889208 | Jun 13, 2024 | GRANITE STATE EXCAVATION LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 80250871 | Nov 27, 2023 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82519908 | Nov 16, 2023 | ELIM DIAS | Level 2 | 7 | OOS |
| 78932008 | Jun 19, 2023 | DAVID COLL | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 78874126 | Jun 12, 2023 | STEVENS LOGGING & HAULING LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 78874127 | Jun 12, 2023 | UNITED S INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 78581946 | May 5, 2023 | CRAIG SMITH | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 78475575 | Apr 27, 2023 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |