TONSINA
Roadside inspection site in Alaska • 22 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
TONSINA 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 22 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 15, 2023.
A total of 20 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 9.1%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 6 citations, followed by Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service (4 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
22 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
14 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POLYSEAL INSULATION LLC | 1781926 | AK | 2 |
| 2 | DELTA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 2399175 | AK | 2 |
| 3 | CROWLEY FUELS LLC | 468789 | AK | 1 |
| 4 | SERVICE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3350527 | AK | 1 |
| 5 | SUBURBAN PROPANE LP | 214695 | NJ | 1 |
| 6 | RNDC ALASKA LLC | 3795883 | AK | 1 |
| 7 | BLACK GOLD EXPRESS INC | 270089 | AK | 1 |
| 8 | HC CONTRACTORS LLC | 1667643 | AK | 1 |
| 9 | PRISM DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1743604 | AK | 1 |
| 10 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | 10 ROADS EXPRESS LLC | 3345061 | IA | 1 |
| 12 | COPPER BASIN SANITATION LLC | 1623252 | AK | 1 |
| 13 | ALYESKA PIPELINE SERVICE COMPANY | 416843 | AK | 1 |
| 14 | SOURDOUGH EXPRESS INC | 125119 | AK | 1 |
| 15 | MATANUSKA TOWING & RECOVERY | 573620 | AK | 1 |
| 16 | ROBERT RIDDLE | 1698191 | AK | 1 |
| 17 | CAT TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1385604 | AK | 1 |
| 18 | COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION | 1653616 | AK | 1 |
| 19 | SPENARD BUILDERS SUPPLY LLC | 410407 | AK | 1 |
| 20 | ROYAL ALASKAN MOVERS LLC | 2077580 | AK | 1 |
Recent Inspections
22 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)