CIRCLE K
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 8 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CIRCLE K 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 8 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 18, 2024.
A total of 8 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 3 citations, followed by Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) (2 citations). A total of 8 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
8 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
8 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 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
8 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARNETT LOGGING | 4004540 | GA | 1 |
| 2 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 1 |
| 3 | MOW EXPRESS LLC | 3080809 | AL | 1 |
| 4 | SMITHERMAN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 1501149 | AL | 1 |
| 5 | SAYER DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 576213 | AL | 1 |
| 6 | DAVID BULGER INC | 1599445 | AL | 1 |
| 7 | HERITAGE FREIGHT WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS LLC | 1761429 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
8 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81900689 | Jun 18, 2024 | HERITAGE FREIGHT WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 81394375 | Apr 19, 2024 | DAVID BULGER INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 81374253 | Apr 17, 2024 | SMITHERMAN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 81374255 | Apr 17, 2024 | SAYER DELIVERY SERVICE INC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 81374230 | Apr 17, 2024 | ARNETT LOGGING | Level 2 | 4 | Violations |
| 79253639 | Jul 27, 2023 | MOW EXPRESS LLC | Level 2 | 1 | OOS |
| 78582231 | May 10, 2023 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 78582232 | May 10, 2023 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |