OWASSA
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 16 inspections on record
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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.19A1-NOREG | 390.19A1-NOREG | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
16 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FINCHER TRUCKING LLC | 3205332 | AL | 1 |
| 2 | BEASLEY CRANE HIRE LLC | 3823848 | GA | 1 |
| 3 | SUDDEN SERVICE INC | 1052433 | MS | 1 |
| 4 | GLOBAL EXPEDITED TRANSPORTATION FREIGHT CORP | 3344006 | GA | 1 |
| 5 | MB GLOBAL LOGISTICS INC | 2076111 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | UNIMEX LOGISTICS LLC | 1970020 | TX | 1 |
| 7 | RUBEN CERVERA | 1665491 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 1 |
| 9 | POWERSOURCE TRANSPORTATION INC | 565162 | IN | 1 |
| 10 | TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 434467 | MS | 1 |
| 11 | JOHNSON CARRIERS LLC | 3464768 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 1 |
| 13 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 1 |
| 14 | WRIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 793730 | AL | 1 |
| 15 | CORDELE INTERMODAL SERVICES INC | 2196398 | GA | 1 |
| 16 | SONNYS CAR WASH SERVICES SOUTHEAST LLC | 1670006 | GA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
16 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)