INTERSTATE
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 708 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INTERSTATE 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 708 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 11, 2025.
A total of 611 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 145 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (95 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
708 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 145 | 26 | 17.9% |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 49 | 5 | 10.2% |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 47 | 97.9% |
| 7 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 4 | 10.0% |
| 8 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 39 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 9 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 12 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 3 | 14.3% |
| 15 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 20 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 16 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 18 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 20 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| 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 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21TA | 390.21TA | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 28 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 32 | 393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 37 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 39 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 46 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 50 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 5 |
| 2 | SOUTHERN HAULERS LLC | 784599 | OH | 4 |
| 3 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | WI | 4 |
| 4 | AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | 92261 | AL | 4 |
| 5 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 4 |
| 6 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | AL | 3 |
| 7 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 3 |
| 8 | BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO INC | 1107597 | AL | 3 |
| 9 | MOW EXPRESS LLC | 3080809 | AL | 3 |
| 10 | ST BUNN CONSTRUCTION INC | 1498358 | AL | 3 |
| 11 | SYSCO CENTRAL ALABAMA INC | 792056 | AL | 3 |
| 12 | J & J METAL & SALVAGE INC | 838005 | AL | 3 |
| 13 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 3 |
| 14 | GAGB LLC | 1488260 | AL | 3 |
| 15 | SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES INC | 63419 | SC | 3 |
| 16 | VENTURE EXPRESS INC | 192068 | TN | 3 |
| 17 | K G S STEEL INC | 462548 | AL | 3 |
| 18 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 3 |
| 19 | MARION ENVIRONMENTAL INC | 900567 | TN | 3 |
| 20 | ETS RESTORATIONS INC | 3336081 | AL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
708 inspections at this site (page 1 of 29)