SWANTON
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 44 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SWANTON 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 44 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 25, 2025.
A total of 32 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 20.5%, 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 6 citations, followed by 395.8(e)(1) (6 citations). A total of 68 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
44 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
68 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 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 4 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 9 | 393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.209D-STGBMC | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.201A-VSP | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.205A-WRLR | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.65C-FNS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.61 | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRAND AVENUE ENTERPRISES INC | 442045 | VT | 12 |
| 2 | JON MYERS AND SON FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 2428848 | NY | 2 |
| 3 | SYLVESTER'S TRUCKING LLC | 2308322 | VT | 1 |
| 4 | LANE TRUCKING CORP | 3450275 | NJ | 1 |
| 5 | MYWAY EXPRESS LLC | 2066554 | PA | 1 |
| 6 | SUNBURY TRANSPORT LIMITED | 19190 | NB | 1 |
| 7 | S D IRELAND CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CORP | 198988 | VT | 1 |
| 8 | FEED COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL INC | 340136 | VT | 1 |
| 9 | CITY FEED & LUMBER CO INC | 704167 | VT | 1 |
| 10 | PETE AND GERRYS ORGANICS LLC | 4232638 | NH | 1 |
| 11 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC | 2008296 | GA | 1 |
| 12 | MIDNIGHT EXPRESS LLC | 3032409 | VT | 1 |
| 13 | T&T LEASING OF PLATTSBURGH INC | 672320 | NY | 1 |
| 14 | CHARTER CARRIER GROUP LTD | 3893958 | AB | 1 |
| 15 | DYNAMICPRO INVESTMENT LLC | 2871719 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | NRF DISTRIBUTORS INC | 206341 | ME | 1 |
| 17 | FIRST SPARK LLC | 3515984 | NJ | 1 |
| 18 | VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP | 643760 | RI | 1 |
| 19 | NORTH AMERICAN SUBSTATION SERVICES LLC | 1408419 | FL | 1 |
| 20 | SBPS TRANS INC | 4134450 | IN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
44 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)