ROASIDE
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 43 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROASIDE 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 43 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2025.
A total of 42 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 16.3%, 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 12 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (8 citations). A total of 33 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
43 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
33 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 13 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 100498 | AL | 2 |
| 2 | SERVICE ONE TRANSPORT INC | 1199085 | AL | 1 |
| 3 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 1 |
| 4 | BALDWIN TRANSFER COMPANY INC | 436844 | AL | 1 |
| 5 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | GREATWIDE AMERICAN TRANS-FREIGHT LLC | 753551 | PA | 1 |
| 7 | THORNTON IRON & METAL | 1035180 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | F C B TRUCKING LLC | 1730364 | AL | 1 |
| 9 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 1 |
| 10 | DAVIS LEASING LLC | 2792293 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | COLVIN & DANIEL TRUCKING LLC | 3323526 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | TIMBERLINE TRUCKING INC | 895085 | MS | 1 |
| 13 | KYKENKEE INC | 468975 | AL | 1 |
| 14 | DMN TRANSPORT INC | 2492567 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | TYLER'S TREE SERVICE INC | 3686975 | AL | 1 |
| 16 | PIKE ELECTRIC LLC | 165182 | NC | 1 |
| 17 | MITCHELL GASS TRUCKING COMPANY | 3888431 | AL | 1 |
| 18 | PENHALL COMPANY | 633318 | TX | 1 |
| 19 | BIG M EXCAVATING INC | 1534456 | AL | 1 |
| 20 | AEROREPAIR CORP | 3026336 | NH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
43 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)