WILLOW
Roadside inspection site in Alaska • 8 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WILLOW 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 8 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 7, 2024.
A total of 7 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 False record of duty status (Hours of Service) with 8 citations, followed by Inoperable Required Lamp (2 citations). A total of 13 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
8 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
13 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.104F4/R | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
7 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD | 2042081 | AK | 2 |
| 2 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | 97235 | NC | 1 |
| 3 | ALASKA LINE BUILDERS LLC | 1658698 | AK | 1 |
| 4 | UTILITY TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 1189451 | WA | 1 |
| 5 | KATHLEEN R COLE | 1740891 | AK | 1 |
| 6 | D AND R ENTERPRISE | 1713700 | AK | 1 |
| 7 | BIG LAKE TOWING LLC | 3270504 | AK | 1 |
Recent Inspections
8 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82622303 | Aug 7, 2024 | BIG LAKE TOWING LLC | Level 2 | 6 | OOS |
| 82360999 | Aug 7, 2024 | BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD | Level 3 | 5 | Violations |
| 82360986 | Aug 7, 2024 | BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD | Level 3 | 3 | Violations |
| 82360987 | Aug 7, 2024 | UTILITY TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 82360985 | Aug 7, 2024 | KATHLEEN R COLE | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 82360984 | Aug 7, 2024 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 82317161 | Aug 5, 2024 | D AND R ENTERPRISE | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 82317162 | Aug 5, 2024 | ALASKA LINE BUILDERS LLC | Level 2 | 4 | Violations |