ROADSIDE EB
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 18 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROADSIDE EB 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 18 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 3, 2024.
A total of 17 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.3. The out-of-service rate is 55.6%, 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 Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 9 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (8 citations). A total of 29 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
18 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
29 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
17 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F & D ENTERPRISES | 1082327 | AL | 2 |
| 2 | SHORTER ENTERPRISES LLC | 3605380 | GA | 1 |
| 3 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 1 |
| 4 | DEOL TRUCKS INC | 2955587 | IN | 1 |
| 5 | D CIRCLE LOGISTICS INC | 2355374 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | MOVE & STORE LLC | 2179652 | AL | 1 |
| 7 | LEGGETT & PLATT INCORPORATED | 69582 | MO | 1 |
| 8 | MODULAR TRANSPORTATION CO | 75827 | MI | 1 |
| 9 | TAYLOR TRANSPORT INC | 603945 | GA | 1 |
| 10 | CEVA FREIGHT LLC | 1719074 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | MCMICHAEL WASTE SERVICE LLC | 1935418 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | HERITAGE FREIGHT WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS LLC | 1761429 | AL | 1 |
| 13 | TSX TRUCKING INC | 3268655 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | ML KING INC | 3134466 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | ASAP EXPEDITE INC | 3680071 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | MAJESTIC GENERAL FREIGHT PICK UP AND DELIVERY LLC | 2458646 | GA | 1 |
| 17 | YS TRANSPORT TRUCKING LLC | 3023476 | FL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
18 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)