AK
Roadside inspection site in Alaska • 34 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
AK is a roadside inspection location in Alaska where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 34 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2024.
A total of 33 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 17.6%, 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 Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 5 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (4 citations). A total of 31 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
34 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
31 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 172.516C6 | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 173.24B1 | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.207A | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC | 1670493 | AK | 2 |
| 2 | BLACK GOLD TRANSPORT LLC | 4015161 | AK | 1 |
| 3 | AR ENTERPRISES LLC | 2834694 | AK | 1 |
| 4 | NORTHERN DIRT WORKS LLC | 2855854 | AK | 1 |
| 5 | URS MIDWEST LLC | 790261 | MI | 1 |
| 6 | FURNITURE ENTERPRISES OF ALASKA INC | 1608314 | AK | 1 |
| 7 | JBDR INC | 2074477 | AK | 1 |
| 8 | XTRACTOR LOGISTICS LTD | 2727207 | BC | 1 |
| 9 | BLACK GOLD EXPRESS INC | 270089 | AK | 1 |
| 10 | ASRC CONSTRUCTION HOLDING COMPANY | 1640072 | AK | 1 |
| 11 | MICHAEL J SCOTT | 1642804 | AK | 1 |
| 12 | SELECT CLASSIC CARRIERS INC | 593630 | SK | 1 |
| 13 | INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS OF ANCHORAGE LLC | 3247103 | AK | 1 |
| 14 | JOSEPH ANDREW DONAHUE JR | 1694494 | AK | 1 |
| 15 | CALIFORNIA TRANS INC | 1763508 | SC | 1 |
| 16 | VB'S GRAVEL LLC | 3054113 | AK | 1 |
| 17 | 10 ROADS EXPRESS LLC | 3345061 | IA | 1 |
| 18 | METCALF TRUCKING LLC | 2349839 | AK | 1 |
| 19 | SHANNON WILKER | 2197553 | AK | 1 |
| 20 | INLET ENERGY LLC | 3541083 | AK | 1 |
Recent Inspections
34 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)