CHATOM
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 11 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CHATOM 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 11 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 6, 2024.
A total of 11 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 36.4%, meaning a significant portion 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 4 citations, followed by Inoperative/defective brakes (4 citations). A total of 17 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
11 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
17 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
11 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YELLOW PINE WOODFIBER INC | 1767457 | AL | 1 |
| 2 | HILL BUILDERS INC | 480255 | AL | 1 |
| 3 | K & K SERVICES INC | 1494175 | AL | 1 |
| 4 | PRIMM MITCHELL | 1480763 | AL | 1 |
| 5 | RANGER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC | 1375271 | AL | 1 |
| 6 | HENDERSON TIMBER FELLING INC | 660968 | MS | 1 |
| 7 | WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONTRACTORS INC | 1476987 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | JET TRANSIT INC | 630913 | IN | 1 |
| 9 | LOTT BROTHERS LOGGING LLC | 3574485 | MS | 1 |
| 10 | SMITH BROTHERS TIMBER CO INC | 347311 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | SMITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE INC | 472342 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
11 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83092449 | Nov 6, 2024 | WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONTRACTORS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 83092450 | Nov 6, 2024 | RANGER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 83092448 | Nov 6, 2024 | YELLOW PINE WOODFIBER INC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 82867430 | Oct 9, 2024 | PRIMM MITCHELL | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 82791904 | Sep 30, 2024 | JET TRANSIT INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82791903 | Sep 30, 2024 | SMITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82792080 | Sep 30, 2024 | SMITH BROTHERS TIMBER CO INC | Level 1 | 8 | OOS |
| 82393196 | Aug 15, 2024 | K & K SERVICES INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82127728 | Jul 16, 2024 | LOTT BROTHERS LOGGING LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 81804373 | Jun 6, 2024 | HENDERSON TIMBER FELLING INC | Level 1 | 10 | OOS |
| 81804374 | Jun 6, 2024 | HILL BUILDERS INC | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |