INTERSTATE 65
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 101 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INTERSTATE 65 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 101 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 21, 2024.
A total of 93 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 14.9%, 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 17 citations, followed by Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) (16 citations). A total of 40 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
101 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
40 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 | 17 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 2 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 7 | 43.8% |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 25 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.71(c) | 383.71(c) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.403(a) | 390.403(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 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 | — |
| 40 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 4 |
| 2 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 3 |
| 3 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 2 |
| 4 | U-HAUL CO OF ALABAMA INC | 428450 | AL | 2 |
| 5 | AMELIA'S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2573001 | AL | 2 |
| 6 | INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 947369 | SC | 1 |
| 7 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | BLUE EAGLE TRUCKING INC | 2304812 | IN | 1 |
| 9 | ANG TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2800846 | IL | 1 |
| 10 | EXTREME CONSCIOUSNESS II LLC | 3743783 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | FORESTWOOD FARM LLC | 503870 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | TAK TRUCKING INC | 652762 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | BALDWIN TRANSFER COMPANY INC | 436844 | AL | 1 |
| 14 | E F CORPORATION | 113693 | PA | 1 |
| 15 | NG TRANSPORT LLC | 3595711 | CO | 1 |
| 16 | XCELL LINK LLC | 2568126 | MS | 1 |
| 17 | TA GLOBAL INC | 3874975 | OH | 1 |
| 18 | BROOKLYN LOGISTICS MOVERS LLC | 3546906 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | LOS LOBOS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3824567 | VA | 1 |
| 20 | THOMAS AUTO BROKER LLC | 3752187 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
101 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)