SHELDON
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 26 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SHELDON 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 26 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 12, 2025.
A total of 24 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.2. The out-of-service rate is 15.4%, 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 10 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (6 citations). A total of 23 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
26 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
23 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 9 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOHNSTONE ENTERPRISES LTD | 343832 | NH | 2 |
| 2 | POLSINELLO FUEL | 229889 | NY | 2 |
| 3 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 4 | F W WEBB COMPANY | 18235 | MA | 1 |
| 5 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 1 |
| 6 | VAILLANCOURT TRANSPORT LLC | 498749 | VT | 1 |
| 7 | AERO GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 2447319 | VA | 1 |
| 8 | ARCTIC GLACIER USA INC | 363170 | MO | 1 |
| 9 | MOOSE MOUNTAIN CREATIONS LLC | 3572984 | VT | 1 |
| 10 | WRIGHT'S EXCAVATING INC | 538430 | VT | 1 |
| 11 | S B COLLINS INC | 164927 | VT | 1 |
| 12 | BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | 310603 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | HARRISON REDI MIX CORP | 1207316 | VT | 1 |
| 14 | FOODLAND DISTRIBUTION LLC | 2447173 | MA | 1 |
| 15 | VANTAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 2393705 | QC | 1 |
| 16 | COUTURE TRUCKING INC | 265917 | VT | 1 |
| 17 | SPAULDING CONSTRUCTION INC | 1309892 | VT | 1 |
| 18 | MN89 INC | 2954920 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | MAPLEWOOD ICE CO INC | 330729 | NY | 1 |
| 20 | AGRI-CYCLE ENERGY LLC | 2446991 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
26 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)