PENNINGTON
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 47 inspections on record
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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 6 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 7 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 8 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 11 | 393.116(e) | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 14 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 18 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.87A | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 24 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.25E | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.116E | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 390.19A1-NOREG | 390.19A1-NOREG | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 385.325(c) | 385.325(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 385.337(b) | 385.337(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AL-TOM FOREST PRODUCTS INC | 703055 | MS | 3 |
| 2 | BUDDY 'S SAND & GRAVEL INC | 1754000 | AL | 2 |
| 3 | SUMTER TIMBER CO LLC | 762049 | AL | 2 |
| 4 | R & S TIMBER CO LLC | 4141334 | AL | 2 |
| 5 | CAMPBELL TIMBER CO LLC | 1302429 | AL | 2 |
| 6 | L MEADOR FOREST ENTERPRISES INC | 699352 | AL | 2 |
| 7 | ROLISON TRUCKING CO LLC | 848195 | AL | 2 |
| 8 | GRICE LOGGING 2 LLC | 2816635 | AL | 2 |
| 9 | JM RESOURCES LLC | 4185286 | AL | 2 |
| 10 | MID STAR WOOD HAULERS INC | 1239774 | AL | 2 |
| 11 | MR GO GET IT | 4107722 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | MARCUS GAMBLE TRUCKING LLC | 2502926 | AL | 1 |
| 13 | ROBIN JONES | 1930202 | MS | 1 |
| 14 | MCKEE TRANSPORT LLC | 4043035 | MS | 1 |
| 15 | S-ALSTON TRUCKING LLC | 4182754 | AL | 1 |
| 16 | DART TRANSIT COMPANY | 75525 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | LAST CHANCE TRUCKING INC | 3984431 | MS | 1 |
| 18 | CAMPBELL TRUCKING LLC | 1901680 | MS | 1 |
| 19 | WAUGH & WAUGH LLC | 1440987 | MS | 1 |
| 20 | ALAN S MATHIS | 2569037 | MS | 1 |
Recent Inspections
47 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)