STEELE
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 155 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
STEELE 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 155 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2025.
A total of 143 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 14.2%, 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 13 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (12 citations). A total of 56 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
155 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
56 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 | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 11 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 16 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 18 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 21 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.207(g) | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 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 | — |
| 48 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | AL | 4 |
| 2 | BLAIR LOGISTICS LLC | 1941086 | AL | 3 |
| 3 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
| 4 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 2 |
| 5 | KYKENKEE INC | 468975 | AL | 2 |
| 6 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 2 |
| 7 | HUFF & PUFF TRUCKING INC | 604653 | TN | 2 |
| 8 | ROGERS R TRUCKING INC | 2260026 | AL | 2 |
| 9 | SAFEWAY INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC | 1074749 | AL | 2 |
| 10 | COMMERCIAL HAULING CO INC | 226614 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | O K B TRANSPORT INC | 1852705 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | 3T CARRIER LLC | 3615554 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | OROZCO TRUCKING INC | 1341816 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | WHITAKER CONTRACTING | 1715891 | AL | 1 |
| 15 | TRUCKING BY THERESA LLC | 2401146 | PA | 1 |
| 16 | SWEET WATER TRANSPORT LLC | 3614486 | AL | 1 |
| 17 | VG IMPERIAL INC | 3931229 | NY | 1 |
| 18 | L R C TRUCKING LLC | 2970287 | NJ | 1 |
| 19 | IMPERIUM HOTSHOT TRUCKING & SERVICE LLC | 4128079 | TX | 1 |
| 20 | CSI CARGO INC | 2349315 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
155 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)