RAMER AL
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 127 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RAMER AL 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 127 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 95 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.7. The out-of-service rate is 13.4%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 14 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (11 citations). A total of 77 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
127 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
77 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.116B-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 107.608B-HMAMC | 107.608B-HMAMC | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 6 |
| 2 | SHORELINE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3219285 | AL | 5 |
| 3 | WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 515626 | AL | 4 |
| 4 | BILLY BARNES ENTERPRISES INC | 135401 | AL | 3 |
| 5 | WILEY SANDERS TRUCK LINES INC | 122275 | AL | 3 |
| 6 | GODWIN MATERIAL SERVICE INC | 242077 | AL | 3 |
| 7 | HOWELL LLC | 2003225 | AL | 2 |
| 8 | FOSHEE TRUCKING INC | 533871 | AL | 2 |
| 9 | ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | 82866 | AR | 2 |
| 10 | W S NEWELL & SONS INC | 313655 | AL | 2 |
| 11 | WOODEN PRODUCTS CORPORATION | 3008288 | AL | 2 |
| 12 | STONE TRANSPORT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 300960 | MI | 2 |
| 13 | DIFFERENT ROUTE DISPATCHING & LOGISTICS LLC | 3812062 | AL | 2 |
| 14 | WHITE CAP LP | 618907 | GA | 2 |
| 15 | CK4 TRUCKING INC | 4008083 | AL | 2 |
| 16 | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC | 439262 | FL | 2 |
| 17 | DESHAWN & FAMILY EXPRESS LLC | 3824997 | AL | 2 |
| 18 | BRANNON GOLDEN LLC | 1986717 | AL | 2 |
| 19 | JOHNSTON TRUCKING LLC | 1210444 | AL | 2 |
| 20 | COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED INC | 251147 | AL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
127 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)