ESTER AK
Roadside inspection site in Alaska • 325 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ESTER 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 325 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2026.
A total of 147 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 10.8%, 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 33 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (13 citations). A total of 68 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
325 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 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 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 | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LNW TRANSPORT INC | 2352152 | AK | 12 |
| 2 | LEGACY LOGISTICS LLC | 1740185 | AK | 11 |
| 3 | MINN-ALASKA TRANSPORT LLC | 2891504 | MT | 10 |
| 4 | MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 309261 | AK | 8 |
| 5 | THE ODOM CORPORATION | 372783 | WA | 7 |
| 6 | WRIGHTWAY AUTO CARRIERS INC | 125137 | AK | 7 |
| 7 | CROWLEY FUELS LLC | 468789 | AK | 7 |
| 8 | BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD | 2042081 | AK | 7 |
| 9 | COLVILLE INC | 1455914 | AK | 6 |
| 10 | TWO BROTHERS FREIGHT INC | 3141768 | IL | 6 |
| 11 | URS MIDWEST LLC | 790261 | MI | 6 |
| 12 | GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION | 1639891 | AK | 6 |
| 13 | A & J GLOBAL LLC | 3856949 | AK | 6 |
| 14 | BLACK GOLD EXPRESS INC | 270089 | AK | 5 |
| 15 | RNDC ALASKA LLC | 3795883 | AK | 5 |
| 16 | BOB'S SERVICE AND TOWING INC | 1653136 | AK | 5 |
| 17 | TRIPLE B CORPORATION | 335669 | WA | 5 |
| 18 | US ECOLOGY TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS INC | 3224674 | MI | 5 |
| 19 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 4 |
| 20 | AIR LAND TRANSPORT INC | 125030 | AK | 4 |
Recent Inspections
325 inspections at this site (page 1 of 13)