NORTON
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 27 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NORTON 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 27 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jul 28, 2025.
A total of 23 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 11.1%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 1 citations, followed by Glazing/window obstructions (1 citations). A total of 17 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
27 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
17 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 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% |
| 15 | 393.93(a)(3) | Seats not secured in conformance with FMVSS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJ'S BUS SERVICE INC | 2275626 | VT | 3 |
| 2 | ETHAN ALLEN OPERATIONS INC | 21011 | CT | 2 |
| 3 | 9013-5393 QUEBEC INC | 378039 | QC | 2 |
| 4 | 9220-1664 QUEBEC INC | 2030973 | QC | 1 |
| 5 | COCA-COLA BEVERAGES NORTH EAST INC | 30695 | NH | 1 |
| 6 | PRESBY STEEL LLC | 2268683 | NH | 1 |
| 7 | BAKER DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION | 179219 | VT | 1 |
| 8 | ENTREPRISES GHISLAIN RAYMOND INC | 541657 | QC | 1 |
| 9 | CATTLAC EXPRESS INC | 1217845 | VT | 1 |
| 10 | FRONTIERS EXPRESS LTD | 216412 | QC | 1 |
| 11 | TRANSPORT AJ CUMING INC | 1331589 | QC | 1 |
| 12 | CRUST FREIGHT LTD | 4080839 | AB | 1 |
| 13 | STEPHANE INKEL INC | 2173412 | VT | 1 |
| 14 | ENTREPRISES CLEMENT LAVOIE INC | 326246 | QC | 1 |
| 15 | GRIZZLY BEAR ENTERPRISES INC | 1361730 | VT | 1 |
| 16 | RONALD A CORMIER JR | 1144913 | NH | 1 |
| 17 | YVES MARQUIS TRUCKING LLC | 663586 | VT | 1 |
| 18 | PRODUITS DE CIMENT COUILLARD LTEE | 18705 | QC | 1 |
| 19 | LES ENTREPRISES NORMAND LACASSE INC | 805779 | QC | 1 |
| 20 | RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC | 74288 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
27 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)