OWASSA

Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 16 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 12.5%
Total Inspections
16
OOS Rate
12.5%
OOS Inspections
2
Unique Carriers
16
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.3
Name
OWASSA
State
Alabama (AL)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
16
OOS Rate
12.5%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Oct 29, 2024

About This Inspection Site

OWASSA 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 16 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 29, 2024.

A total of 16 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 12.5%, 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 395.8(e)(1) (Hours of Service) with 4 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (4 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

16 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

14 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)Hours of Service40
2396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance40
3393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
4390.21TB390.21TBGeneral/Admin10
5393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
6393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
7392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
8390.19A1-NOREG390.19A1-NOREGGeneral/Admin10
9393.209(e)Power steering violationsVehicle Maintenance10
10393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
11393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
12393.60DGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
13393.110Cargo securement - logsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
14395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not currentHours of Service10

Top Carriers Inspected

16 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

16 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago