DORA AL

Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 197 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 12.2%
Total Inspections
197
OOS Rate
12.2%
OOS Inspections
24
Unique Carriers
165
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.0
Name
DORA AL
State
Alabama (AL)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
197
OOS Rate
12.2%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

About This Inspection Site

DORA 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 197 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.

A total of 165 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 12.2%, 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 Windshield condition defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 15 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (14 citations). A total of 68 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

197 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

68 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance150
2396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance140
3395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and MannerHours of Service100
4393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance80
5395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty statusHours of Service7114.3%
6393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance77100.0%
7393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance70
8393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance60
9395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service55100.0%
10396.5B-LFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance50
11393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance50
12395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOSHours of Service50
13393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance50
14393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance40
15395.3A3-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal ViolationHours of Service40
16393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance40
17393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
18391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness33100.0%
19390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin30
20393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
21395.8AFailing to keep RODSHours of Service30
22393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
23393.60DGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance30
24393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
25391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - generalDriver Fitness20
26393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
27395.3A2-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal ViolationHours of Service20
28383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness22100.0%
29393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance20
30395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 TimHours of Service20
31393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
32392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limitUnsafe Driving20
33393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
34396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combinationVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
35393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance20
36392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
37395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.Hours of Service10
38390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MCGeneral/Admin10
39393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
40395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal ConveyanceHours of Service10
41393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
42393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
43391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdictionDriver Fitness11100.0%
44393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
45392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
46395.3A3-HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal ViolationHours of Service11100.0%
47395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and TimeHours of Service10
48393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
49392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limitUnsafe Driving10
50393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
Showing 150 of 68

Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

197 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago