DORA AL
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 197 inspections on record
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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 6 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 1449832 | TX | 8 |
| 2 | PERDIDO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC | 570119 | AL | 4 |
| 3 | BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO INC | 1107597 | AL | 3 |
| 4 | BEELMAN TRUCK CO | 124260 | IL | 3 |
| 5 | SEAWRIGHT & ROBISON CONSTRUCTION INC | 3524706 | AL | 3 |
| 6 | BILLY BARNES ENTERPRISES INC | 135401 | AL | 3 |
| 7 | IMC LOGISTICS LLC | 292991 | TN | 3 |
| 8 | WALPOLE INC | 190616 | FL | 3 |
| 9 | SUNOCO RETAIL LLC | 10328 | PA | 2 |
| 10 | JIT - EX LLC | 974027 | TN | 2 |
| 11 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 2 |
| 12 | HALCO INC | 1644106 | AL | 2 |
| 13 | MOORE'S FEED STORE INC | 96608 | MS | 2 |
| 14 | B & T EXPRESS INC | 285442 | OH | 2 |
| 15 | WATKINS TRUCKING CO INC | 515711 | AL | 2 |
| 16 | M & J TRANSPORTATION LLC OF MS | 3128938 | MS | 2 |
| 17 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | 801905 | MO | 2 |
| 18 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | PA | 2 |
| 19 | G & G CARRIERS LLC | 2188761 | FL | 1 |
| 20 | J & M TANK LINES INC | 184405 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
197 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)