STERLING WEIGH STATION
Roadside inspection site in Alaska • 694 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
STERLING 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 694 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 30, 2024.
A total of 231 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 7.8%, 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 188 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (69 citations). A total of 66 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
694 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
66 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 | 188 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 69 | 6 | 8.7% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 17 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 10 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 26 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 29 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 35 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.209(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.70D8 | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.86(b)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 172.201(d) | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIBBLE CREEK ROCK LTD | 1664472 | AK | 29 |
| 2 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF ALASKA INC | 2290262 | AK | 28 |
| 3 | PENINSULA PUMPING INC | 1859665 | AK | 24 |
| 4 | SPENARD BUILDERS SUPPLY LLC | 410407 | AK | 16 |
| 5 | LEGACY LOGISTICS LLC | 1740185 | AK | 12 |
| 6 | DAVIS BLOCK COMPANY INC | 421524 | AK | 12 |
| 7 | SOURDOUGH EXPRESS INC | 125119 | AK | 12 |
| 8 | MOUNTAIN VIEW TRUCKING LLC | 1478538 | AK | 11 |
| 9 | STEAM ON WHEELS LLC | 3046562 | AK | 11 |
| 10 | CROWLEY FUELS LLC | 468789 | AK | 10 |
| 11 | THE ODOM CORPORATION | 372783 | WA | 10 |
| 12 | ROBBYN'S RENTAL LLC | 1629087 | AK | 9 |
| 13 | GREATLAND FOODS INC | 1664261 | AK | 9 |
| 14 | AMERICAN FAST FREIGHT INC | 340754 | WA | 8 |
| 15 | WRIGHTWAY AUTO CARRIERS INC | 125137 | AK | 8 |
| 16 | COUNTRY FOODS GROCERY INC | 1667031 | AK | 8 |
| 17 | MIDNIGHT SUN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 309261 | AK | 8 |
| 18 | ALSCO INC | 324244 | UT | 7 |
| 19 | AMERICAN BLUE COLLAR TRANSPORT LLC | 4020058 | AK | 7 |
| 20 | BILL'S DISTRIBUTING INC | 1630276 | AK | 7 |
Recent Inspections
694 inspections at this site (page 1 of 28)