ORWELL
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 1,242 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ORWELL 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 1,242 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 19, 2025.
A total of 881 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 14.9%, 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 577 citations, followed by Speeding 11-14 mph over limit (331 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,242 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 577 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 331 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 189 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 18 | 25.7% |
| 5 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 46 | 9 | 19.6% |
| 6 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 29 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 12 | 44.4% |
| 8 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 21 | 1 | 4.8% |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 15 | 78.9% |
| 10 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 14 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 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 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 25 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 32 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 34 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 35 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 47 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 29 |
| 2 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 26 |
| 3 | WINDS TRANSPORTATION INC | 2529848 | VT | 19 |
| 4 | BELLAVANCE TRUCKING INC | 86320 | VT | 12 |
| 5 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 10 |
| 6 | TFORCE FREIGHT INC | 121058 | VA | 10 |
| 7 | NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC | 1486168 | NJ | 8 |
| 8 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 7 |
| 9 | THE GOLUB CORPORATION | 42798 | NY | 7 |
| 10 | LANE TRUCKING CORP | 3450275 | NJ | 6 |
| 11 | CARDINAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 191496 | NC | 6 |
| 12 | BAYLOR TRUCKING INC | 125547 | IN | 6 |
| 13 | R E M LOGISTICS INC | 3332123 | NJ | 6 |
| 14 | ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | 76209 | IL | 6 |
| 15 | UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC | 1162977 | MI | 5 |
| 16 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 5 |
| 17 | DFA NORTHEAST LOGISTICS INC | 40362 | VT | 5 |
| 18 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 5 |
| 19 | PGT TRUCKING INC | 192897 | PA | 5 |
| 20 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 5 |
Recent Inspections
1,242 inspections at this site (page 1 of 50)