STAPLETON
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 32 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
STAPLETON 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 32 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2025.
A total of 29 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 4 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (3 citations). A total of 25 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
32 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
25 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3A1BOS | 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% |
| 4 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAYLOR LAND & FORESTRY SERVICES LLC | 2778517 | AL | 2 |
| 2 | MOBILE ASPHALT COMPANY LLC | 564098 | AL | 2 |
| 3 | TRIPTEK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3175394 | AL | 2 |
| 4 | GOGOETTER TRUCKING LLC | 2575930 | FL | 1 |
| 5 | LEGACY EQUIPMENT INC | 1880870 | AL | 1 |
| 6 | WEST READY MIX INC | 1485600 | AL | 1 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN GAS AND SUPPLY INC | 1361339 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | STRICKLAND CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 420731 | AL | 1 |
| 9 | C & C HAULING CO | 839006 | FL | 1 |
| 10 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 1 |
| 11 | EASY-HAUL INC | 1478989 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | CUT N RUN LLC | 3951504 | AL | 1 |
| 13 | WASTE AWAY GROUP INC | 193891 | AL | 1 |
| 14 | STRICKLAND PAPER CO INC | 341330 | AL | 1 |
| 15 | CHARLES D HILL | 1534440 | AL | 1 |
| 16 | READY MIX USA LLC | 669746 | AL | 1 |
| 17 | PASSIN' THRU HAULING INC | 901689 | AL | 1 |
| 18 | KEVIN MANASCO | 1209016 | TX | 1 |
| 19 | BILL PATTERSON CONSTRUCTION INC | 1362281 | AL | 1 |
| 20 | ASPHALT SERVICES INC | 1192041 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
32 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)