SHOULDER
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 115 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SHOULDER 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 115 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 17, 2025.
A total of 95 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 14.8%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 19 citations, followed by Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD (19 citations). A total of 55 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
115 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.100B | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRAYSON CARTER & SON CONTRACTING INC | 1510795 | AL | 9 |
| 2 | BROWNSFERRY MERCANTILE | 2609029 | AL | 5 |
| 3 | RP WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC | 3767962 | AL | 3 |
| 4 | WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 515626 | AL | 2 |
| 5 | ROGERS GROUP INC | 264180 | TN | 2 |
| 6 | TERRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC | 3527215 | AL | 2 |
| 7 | J&S HOLDINGS LLC | 3055104 | AL | 2 |
| 8 | ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC | 104701 | SC | 2 |
| 9 | WEST READY MIX INC | 1485600 | AL | 2 |
| 10 | CAR GUYS AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 3038883 | GA | 1 |
| 11 | PARTON CONTRACTING INC | 1493825 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | SPARKS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 4158522 | AL | 1 |
| 13 | HENTON TRUCKING LLC | 3861540 | AL | 1 |
| 14 | M&P TRUCKING LLC | 598472 | MS | 1 |
| 15 | BAMA CONCRETE BIRMINGHAM INC | 1368626 | AL | 1 |
| 16 | F & F DIRT INC | 1119103 | AL | 1 |
| 17 | J & S TRANSPORT LLC | 523952 | MD | 1 |
| 18 | C & S WHOLESALE SERVICES LLC | 1338655 | FL | 1 |
| 19 | PIVOTAL LLC | 3139984 | AL | 1 |
| 20 | MAGEE & SON TRUCKLINES LLC | 4040852 | MS | 1 |
Recent Inspections
115 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)