PORT
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 14 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PORT 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 14 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 3, 2024.
A total of 11 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 28.6%, 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 Inoperable Required Lamp (Vehicle Maintenance) with 2 citations, followed by Coupling device/towing methods defective (2 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
14 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 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45DCPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.126(c)(2) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
11 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GULF COAST INTERMODAL INC | 549189 | AL | 2 |
| 2 | EASY-HAUL INTERMODAL INC | 3757218 | AL | 2 |
| 3 | 3T'S TRUCKING CONTAINER DIVISION LLC | 3318000 | MS | 2 |
| 4 | A1 DEDICATED TRANSPORT LLC | 3811713 | TX | 1 |
| 5 | MAERSK WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES USA LLC | 1706438 | NJ | 1 |
| 6 | CORNERSTONE WIRELESS LLC | 2577162 | GA | 1 |
| 7 | HEARTSDALE TRUCKING LLC | 2568709 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | GLOBAL EXPEDITED TRANSPORTATION FREIGHT CORP | 3344006 | GA | 1 |
| 9 | BR WILLIAMS TRUCKING LLC | 105824 | AL | 1 |
| 10 | BALDWIN TRANSFER COMPANY INC | 436844 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | SOUTHERN INTERMODAL XPRESS LLC | 1605061 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
14 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83297491 | Dec 3, 2024 | EASY-HAUL INTERMODAL INC | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 83297475 | Dec 3, 2024 | GULF COAST INTERMODAL INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 83297476 | Dec 3, 2024 | GLOBAL EXPEDITED TRANSPORTATION FREIGHT CORP | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 83297490 | Dec 3, 2024 | CORNERSTONE WIRELESS LLC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 83297478 | Dec 3, 2024 | MAERSK WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES USA LLC | Level 2 | 3 | OOS |
| 83297492 | Dec 3, 2024 | BR WILLIAMS TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 83297477 | Dec 3, 2024 | A1 DEDICATED TRANSPORT LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 78582210 | May 10, 2023 | HEARTSDALE TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 78582212 | May 10, 2023 | 3T'S TRUCKING CONTAINER DIVISION LLC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 78582333 | May 10, 2023 | BALDWIN TRANSFER COMPANY INC | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 78582220 | May 10, 2023 | 3T'S TRUCKING CONTAINER DIVISION LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 78582213 | May 10, 2023 | EASY-HAUL INTERMODAL INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 78582204 | May 10, 2023 | SOUTHERN INTERMODAL XPRESS LLC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 78582211 | May 10, 2023 | GULF COAST INTERMODAL INC | Level 2 | 1 | OOS |