ATHENS AL
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 471 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ATHENS AL 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 471 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 3, 2026.
A total of 383 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 12.5%, 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 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Hours of Service) with 60 citations, followed by HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (49 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
471 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 60 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 49 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 39 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 5 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 28 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRAYSON CARTER & SON CONTRACTING INC | 1510795 | AL | 6 |
| 2 | VENTURE EXPRESS INC | 192068 | TN | 5 |
| 3 | TATE SERVICES INC | 1070198 | AL | 4 |
| 4 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 4 |
| 5 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 4 |
| 6 | TRANSPORT INDIANA LLC | 3057791 | IN | 4 |
| 7 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | AL | 4 |
| 8 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 9 | DIXIE WASTE LLC | 1742306 | AL | 3 |
| 10 | REED MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC | 1515882 | AL | 3 |
| 11 | ENERGY TRANSPORT LLC | 2834777 | AL | 3 |
| 12 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC | 3221080 | MI | 3 |
| 13 | FL TRANSPORTATION INC | 1421875 | TX | 3 |
| 14 | ED LEWIS TRUCKING INC | 1432772 | IL | 3 |
| 15 | STRICKLAND DIRT WORKS LLC | 1550093 | AL | 3 |
| 16 | GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC | 740757 | TN | 3 |
| 17 | UFP TRANSPORTATION INC | 1079241 | IN | 3 |
| 18 | CARTER LOGISTEED EXPRESS INC | 223337 | IN | 3 |
| 19 | TERRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC | 3527215 | AL | 3 |
| 20 | DUNLAP & KYLE TIRE COMPANY INC | 144578 | TN | 3 |
Recent Inspections
471 inspections at this site (page 1 of 19)