US278

Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 16 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 12.5%
Total Inspections
16
OOS Rate
12.5%
OOS Inspections
2
Unique Carriers
14
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.3
Name
US278
State
Alabama (AL)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
16
OOS Rate
12.5%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Dec 7, 2024

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance4250.0%
2393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
3393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance20
4393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
5393.28Wiring - improper/inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
6393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
7392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving10
8393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
9393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
10392.2TOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
11393.203(c)Hood not securely fastenedVehicle Maintenance10
12396.5(b)Fuel system leakVehicle Maintenance10
13393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
14393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electricVehicle Maintenance11100.0%

Top Carriers Inspected

14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

16 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago