MOBILE AL
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 191 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MOBILE 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 191 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 126 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 14.1%, 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 20 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (16 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
191 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 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 39 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 383.71H | 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 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLONIAL TRAILWAYS | 92366 | AL | 25 |
| 2 | ESFELLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 487971 | AL | 7 |
| 3 | APAC-ALABAMA INC | 1753800 | AL | 5 |
| 4 | MMC MATERIALS GULF COAST LLC | 448860 | MS | 5 |
| 5 | WESCO GAS & WELDING SUPPLY INC | 159716 | AL | 4 |
| 6 | CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC | 185732 | IL | 3 |
| 7 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 3 |
| 8 | HP DEVELOPMENT LLC | 4156826 | AL | 3 |
| 9 | SOUTHERN INTERMODAL XPRESS LLC | 1605061 | AL | 3 |
| 10 | DAVISON FUELS & OIL LLC | 92386 | AL | 3 |
| 11 | R B STEWART PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC | 1290158 | TX | 3 |
| 12 | ALABAMA PROPANE EXCHANGE | 1419743 | AL | 3 |
| 13 | WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 515626 | AL | 3 |
| 14 | GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP | 913300 | OK | 2 |
| 15 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 2 |
| 16 | GREYHOUND LINES INC | 44110 | TX | 2 |
| 17 | GULF HAULING & CONSTRUCTION INC | 508311 | AL | 2 |
| 18 | FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC | 362702 | TX | 2 |
| 19 | 3T'S TRUCKING CONTAINER DIVISION LLC | 3318000 | MS | 2 |
| 20 | NEXAIR LLC | 86852 | TN | 2 |
Recent Inspections
191 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)