DAPHNE
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 45 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DAPHNE 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 45 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 4, 2024.
A total of 37 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 13.3%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 6 citations, followed by Inoperable Required Lamp (5 citations). A total of 38 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
45 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
38 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JB AMMONS CONSTRUCTION | 1521449 | AL | 4 |
| 2 | BEAUFORT ENGINEERING SERVICES INCORPORATED | 2153713 | AL | 3 |
| 3 | AMERICAN CONCRETE SUPPLY INC | 1664398 | FL | 2 |
| 4 | BEAR GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC | 3930350 | FL | 2 |
| 5 | EASY-HAUL INC | 1478989 | AL | 2 |
| 6 | WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 515626 | AL | 1 |
| 7 | LBS TRANSPORT LLC | 2906339 | FL | 1 |
| 8 | CW PERFECT LLC | 4044569 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | SCHWAN'S SALES CO INC | 1067095 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | DIRECT FUEL TRANSPORT LLC | 1799958 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | THE KAPLAN TRUCKING COMPANY | 120670 | OH | 1 |
| 12 | BALDWIN SAND AND GRAVEL LLC | 2548467 | AL | 1 |
| 13 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 1 |
| 14 | BALDWIN DISTRIBUTORS INC | 1192323 | AL | 1 |
| 15 | SOUTHERN ROCK HAULERS LLC | 3973278 | AL | 1 |
| 16 | MCELHENNEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | 2500717 | AL | 1 |
| 17 | AARON BOONE TRUCKING INC | 1566107 | AL | 1 |
| 18 | BAY AREA CONTRACTING INC | 1280312 | AL | 1 |
| 19 | TRANS ATLANTIC LOGISTICS LLC | 3898347 | IN | 1 |
| 20 | VIKING CIVIL SERVICES LLC | 4062031 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
45 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)