AL5

Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 15 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 20.0%
Total Inspections
15
OOS Rate
20.0%
OOS Inspections
3
Unique Carriers
15
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.8
Name
AL5
State
Alabama (AL)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
15
OOS Rate
20.0%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Oct 9, 2024

About This Inspection Site

AL5 is a roadside inspection location in Alabama where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 15 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 9, 2024.

A total of 15 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.8. The out-of-service rate is 20.0%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 11 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (3 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

15 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

14 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance11218.2%
2396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance30
3393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance2150.0%
4393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
5383.71(h)License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as requiredDriver Fitness10
6393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposedVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
7393.9Inoperable Required LampVehicle Maintenance10
8392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
9393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
10393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance10
11393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
12392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limitUnsafe Driving10
13393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
14393.75BTire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance10

Top Carriers Inspected

15 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

15 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago