WELLS RIVER
Roadside inspection site in Vermont • 75 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WELLS RIVER 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 75 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 25, 2025.
A total of 63 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.9. The out-of-service rate is 25.3%, meaning a significant portion 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 8 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (7 citations). A total of 74 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
75 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
74 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 12 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 20 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEREMY C BOGIE | 1057608 | VT | 3 |
| 2 | KELLEY VIEW FARM INC | 442563 | VT | 3 |
| 3 | CROWN POINT EXCAVATION LLC | 1722609 | VT | 2 |
| 4 | PETE'S RUBBISH REMOVAL INC | 436463 | NH | 2 |
| 5 | THE GRANITE GROUP WHOLESALERS LLC | 57650 | NH | 2 |
| 6 | ACTION MOVING AND STORAGE INC | 434207 | VT | 2 |
| 7 | CHIEF CRUSHING & EXCAVATION INC | 460996 | VT | 2 |
| 8 | BOSTON HIDES LIMITED COMPANY | 3278820 | MA | 2 |
| 9 | CARROLL E AINSWORTH JR | 807436 | VT | 2 |
| 10 | DOUGLAS O MURRAY | 452177 | VT | 2 |
| 11 | THOMSON FUELS LLC | 3163848 | VT | 1 |
| 12 | HOME IMPROVEMENT CO OF VT INC | 839770 | NH | 1 |
| 13 | F W WEBB COMPANY | 18235 | MA | 1 |
| 14 | BMTE LEASING INC | 4434767 | VT | 1 |
| 15 | TRI STATE DRILLING & BORING INC | 616908 | VT | 1 |
| 16 | D A DOSTIE LLC | 3610523 | NH | 1 |
| 17 | QAZI TRANSPORT LLC | 3787959 | TX | 1 |
| 18 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 1 |
| 19 | CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 224100 | VT | 1 |
| 20 | MOORE TRUCKING | 769158 | VT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
75 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)