HEFLIN
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 66 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HEFLIN 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 66 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 6, 2025.
A total of 66 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.9. The out-of-service rate is 27.3%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 21 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (10 citations). A total of 48 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
66 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
48 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 | 21 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 5 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 396.9(c)(2) | Operating after OOS for vehicle maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.24(b) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 1 |
| 2 | JOURNEY EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC | 3524514 | AL | 1 |
| 3 | SULLIVAN EXPRESS LLC | 3287736 | TN | 1 |
| 4 | E-TRUCKING INC | 2396892 | GA | 1 |
| 5 | MSA FREIGHT LLC | 3258408 | NC | 1 |
| 6 | AJ DELIVERY LLC | 2867207 | GA | 1 |
| 7 | HOT SHOTTA LOGISTICS LLC | 3771389 | GA | 1 |
| 8 | EVER FLOW LOGISTICS LLC | 4129181 | GA | 1 |
| 9 | AMIGOS MEAT DISTRIBUTION | 1565171 | GA | 1 |
| 10 | NEW OCEAN INC | 659874 | GA | 1 |
| 11 | MARTINEZ UNITED LLC | 2150318 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | ICY LOGISTICS INC | 3305463 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | THE COMTRAN GROUP INC | 1305053 | GA | 1 |
| 14 | TYLER & THOMPSON BORING LLC | 3139501 | GA | 1 |
| 15 | ABL-TECHNIC GEORGIA CORPORATION | 2790869 | GA | 1 |
| 16 | GEO LAB INC | 1099448 | GA | 1 |
| 17 | J M HORTON TRUCKING LLC | 2196776 | AL | 1 |
| 18 | NUR CENTER INC | 3724515 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | AUGUSTUS TRANSPORT LLC | 2113218 | SC | 1 |
| 20 | TELA TRUCKING LLC | 3217186 | AZ | 1 |
Recent Inspections
66 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)