PENNINGTON

Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 47 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 44.7%
Total Inspections
47
OOS Rate
44.7%
OOS Inspections
21
Unique Carriers
36
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
3.3
Name
PENNINGTON
State
Alabama (AL)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
47
OOS Rate
44.7%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 1, 2025

About This Inspection Site

PENNINGTON 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 47 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2025.

A total of 36 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.3. The out-of-service rate is 44.7%, meaning a significant portion 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 13 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (13 citations). A total of 55 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

47 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

55 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1396.17CNo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance130
2396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance130
3393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance130
4392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving120
5393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10330.0%
6393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance5240.0%
7393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance5120.0%
8392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving50
9393.116Cargo securement - intermodal containersVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
10393.9TSInoperative turn signalVehicle Maintenance4375.0%
11393.116(e)Cargo securement - intermodal containersVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
12396.5BFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance30
13393.87(a)Warning flags on projecting loads missingVehicle Maintenance3133.3%
14393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance30
15396.5(b)Fuel system leakVehicle Maintenance30
16393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance30
17393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance2150.0%
18392.2FTOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
19393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
20392.2IRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
21390.21T(b)390.21T(b)General/Admin20
22399.207Vehicle access requirements violationsVehicle Maintenance20
23393.87AWarning flags on projecting loads missingVehicle Maintenance2150.0%
24393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
25393.9Inoperable Required LampVehicle Maintenance20
26393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
27393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance20
28390.19(b)(2)390.19(b)(2)General/Admin10
29393.207(a)Suspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
30390.21TB390.21TBGeneral/Admin10
31393.25ELamps on rear of CMV obscured by loadVehicle Maintenance10
32393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
33393.116ECargo securement - intermodal containersVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
34390.19A1-NOREG390.19A1-NOREGGeneral/Admin10
35393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance10
36393.207FAir suspension pressure lossVehicle Maintenance10
37393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake LampsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
38393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
39393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance10
40393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damagedVehicle Maintenance10
41383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDLDriver Fitness11100.0%
42393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
43385.325(c)385.325(c)General/Admin11100.0%
44393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
45392.9b(a)392.9b(a)Unsafe Driving11100.0%
46391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificateDriver Fitness10
47385.337(b)385.337(b)General/Admin11100.0%
48393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defectsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
49393.203CHood not securely fastenedVehicle Maintenance10
50393.75C-OOSTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

47 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago