ALABASTER
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 26 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ALABASTER 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 26 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 8, 2024.
A total of 22 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 15.4%, 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 Cargo securement - boulders (Vehicle Maintenance) with 5 citations, followed by Windshield condition defective (3 citations). A total of 19 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
26 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
19 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.118(d)(3) | Cargo securement - boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.25(b) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.104(f)(1) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILEY SANDERS TRUCK LINES INC | 122275 | AL | 3 |
| 2 | WATKINS TRUCKING CO INC | 515711 | AL | 2 |
| 3 | ENDURANCE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 3475754 | IL | 2 |
| 4 | SPECTRA METAL SALES INC | 320300 | GA | 1 |
| 5 | MITCHELL GROCERY CORP | 64609 | AL | 1 |
| 6 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 1 |
| 7 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 1 |
| 8 | PURDY BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC | 181677 | TN | 1 |
| 9 | LUTHER R BARNES | 779553 | TN | 1 |
| 10 | MESSICK TRUCKING LLC | 1888310 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | WATERS INC | 503790 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 1 |
| 13 | FIRSTFLEET INC | 313891 | TN | 1 |
| 14 | CARL WHIGHAM | 718052 | AL | 1 |
| 15 | STATUS TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION | 2177518 | FL | 1 |
| 16 | VIRA TRUCKING LLC | 2292378 | PA | 1 |
| 17 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 1 |
| 18 | ANTWON MILLER | 2790888 | AL | 1 |
| 19 | LATHAM TRUCK LINES LLC | 2892973 | AL | 1 |
| 20 | PERDIDO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC | 570119 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
26 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)