US278
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 16 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US278 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 16 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 7, 2024.
A total of 14 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 12.5%, 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 4 citations, followed by Windshield condition defective (3 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
16 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
14 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 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JET-PEP INC | 241116 | AL | 2 |
| 2 | ED LEWIS TRUCKING INC | 1432772 | IL | 2 |
| 3 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 1 |
| 4 | MITCHELL GROCERY CORP | 64609 | AL | 1 |
| 5 | RE GARRISON TRUCKING INC | 95610 | AL | 1 |
| 6 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | 97235 | NC | 1 |
| 7 | FORD CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED | 3247654 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | BRITT DEMOLITION AND RECYCLING INC | 424956 | AL | 1 |
| 9 | BROWNSFERRY MERCANTILE | 2609029 | AL | 1 |
| 10 | DAVIDSON HAULING AND EXCAVATING LLC | 3520327 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | YARBER FARMS LLC | 2208182 | AL | 1 |
| 12 | COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED INC | 251147 | AL | 1 |
| 13 | TYSON FOODS INC | 3327 | AR | 1 |
| 14 | B&H PW LLC | 3098893 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
16 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83336521 | Dec 7, 2024 | BRITT DEMOLITION AND RECYCLING INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 82469232 | Aug 23, 2024 | JET-PEP INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82174827 | Jul 22, 2024 | BROWNSFERRY MERCANTILE | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 81115723 | Mar 15, 2024 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 81025594 | Mar 4, 2024 | B&H PW LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 81012993 | Mar 4, 2024 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | Level 2 | 4 | Violations |
| 80948506 | Feb 26, 2024 | ED LEWIS TRUCKING INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 80948507 | Feb 26, 2024 | YARBER FARMS LLC | Level 2 | 6 | OOS |
| 80913848 | Feb 21, 2024 | TYSON FOODS INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 80870867 | Feb 16, 2024 | DAVIDSON HAULING AND EXCAVATING LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80760472 | Feb 2, 2024 | RE GARRISON TRUCKING INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 80728265 | Jan 31, 2024 | ED LEWIS TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80376371 | Dec 13, 2023 | JET-PEP INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79592985 | Sep 5, 2023 | COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 79592986 | Sep 5, 2023 | FORD CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED | Level 2 | 7 | OOS |
| 79592989 | Sep 5, 2023 | MITCHELL GROCERY CORP | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |