RICHARDSON IB WEIGH STATION
Roadside inspection site in Alaska • 1,063 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RICHARDSON IB WEIGH STATION 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 1,063 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 27, 2024.
A total of 302 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 18.8%, 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 418 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (199 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,063 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 418 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 199 | 34 | 17.1% |
| 3 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 38 | 64.4% |
| 5 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 30 | 3 | 10.0% |
| 11 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 5 | 19.2% |
| 12 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 6 | 24.0% |
| 14 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 2 | 10.0% |
| 16 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 14.3% |
| 20 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 21 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.1(h)(1) | Violation of 15 20 70/80 Hours of Service rules for Alaska drivers of Property | Hours of Service | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 29 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 33 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 36 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 173.24(b)(1) | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | Hazardous Materials | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 44 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF ALASKA INC | 2290262 | AK | 68 |
| 2 | OUR ALASKAN COMPANY INC | 1414083 | AK | 50 |
| 3 | COLASKA INC | 1311896 | AK | 43 |
| 4 | HC CONTRACTORS LLC | 1667643 | AK | 29 |
| 5 | EC HAULIN | 1638318 | AK | 22 |
| 6 | COLVILLE INC | 1455914 | AK | 21 |
| 7 | AMERICAN FAST FREIGHT INC | 340754 | WA | 19 |
| 8 | ROBERT RIDDLE | 1698191 | AK | 18 |
| 9 | CROWLEY FUELS LLC | 468789 | AK | 17 |
| 10 | SHANNON WILKER | 2197553 | AK | 15 |
| 11 | NORTH STAR INDUSTRIAL LLC | 3748984 | AK | 15 |
| 12 | BLACK GOLD EXPRESS INC | 270089 | AK | 15 |
| 13 | SOURDOUGH TRANSFER INC | 1099784 | AK | 12 |
| 14 | NORTHERN HOTSHOT SERVICES INC | 3126246 | AK | 12 |
| 15 | HOMESTEAD PUMPING & THAWING | 1625201 | AK | 11 |
| 16 | ALYESKA PIPELINE SERVICE COMPANY | 416843 | AK | 11 |
| 17 | GLACIER STATE MOVING & STORAGE INC | 659207 | AK | 10 |
| 18 | GOLDEN HEART WASTE MANAGEMENT LLC | 3274629 | AK | 10 |
| 19 | GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION | 1639891 | AK | 10 |
| 20 | SOURDOUGH EXPRESS INC | 125119 | AK | 9 |
Recent Inspections
1,063 inspections at this site (page 1 of 43)