SALCHA
Roadside inspection site in Alaska • 24 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SALCHA 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 24 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 30, 2024.
A total of 23 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 12.5%, 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 5 citations, followed by Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (2 citations). A total of 9 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
24 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
9 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALYESKA PIPELINE SERVICE COMPANY | 416843 | AK | 2 |
| 2 | CROWLEY FUELS LLC | 468789 | AK | 1 |
| 3 | ROCKWALL LOGISTICS LLC | 3966560 | FL | 1 |
| 4 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 1 |
| 5 | DELTA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 2399175 | AK | 1 |
| 6 | URESCO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS INC | 401625 | WA | 1 |
| 7 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS LLC | 162593 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | BLACK GOLD EXPRESS INC | 270089 | AK | 1 |
| 9 | HERITAGE ROCK & SERVICES LLC | 2586942 | AK | 1 |
| 10 | PAVING PRODUCTS INC | 1460284 | AK | 1 |
| 11 | SALES ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA INC | 670612 | AK | 1 |
| 12 | ALSCO INC | 324244 | UT | 1 |
| 13 | NORTH STAR INDUSTRIAL LLC | 3748984 | AK | 1 |
| 14 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 1 |
| 15 | INTERIOR TOWING & SALVAGE INC | 1640309 | AK | 1 |
| 16 | SOURDOUGH EXPRESS INC | 125119 | AK | 1 |
| 17 | GOLDSTREAM EQUIPMENT INC | 1641661 | AK | 1 |
| 18 | HIGHSIDE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3567675 | AK | 1 |
| 19 | MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 309261 | AK | 1 |
| 20 | BOB'S SERVICE AND TOWING INC | 1653136 | AK | 1 |
Recent Inspections
24 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)