US43
Roadside inspection site in Alabama • 69 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US43 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 69 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 23, 2024.
A total of 64 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 20.3%, 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 28 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (13 citations). A total of 28 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
69 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
28 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 | 28 | 5 | 17.9% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 4 | 383.71(h) | 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 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 10 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PERDIDO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC | 570119 | AL | 3 |
| 2 | MCCONNELL'S LOGGING INC | 580091 | AL | 2 |
| 3 | MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS & BIOMASS INC | 273357 | AL | 2 |
| 4 | SMITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICE INC | 472342 | AL | 2 |
| 5 | NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC | 385176 | SC | 1 |
| 6 | BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC | 843883 | AL | 1 |
| 7 | EVANS TIMBER LLC | 3222536 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | SUMTER TIMBER CO LLC | 762049 | AL | 1 |
| 9 | JAMES R DUMAS | 2353720 | AL | 1 |
| 10 | BALDWIN TRANSFER COMPANY INC | 436844 | AL | 1 |
| 11 | YOUVONE SMITH | 1916801 | MS | 1 |
| 12 | MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 178538 | AR | 1 |
| 13 | H&C TRANSPORT LLC | 1499270 | AL | 1 |
| 14 | H D EDGAR TRUCKING CO INC | 162327 | AL | 1 |
| 15 | PROFESSIONAL TRUCKING OPERATIONS PTO LLC | 3649189 | AL | 1 |
| 16 | GULF COAST INTERMODAL INC | 549189 | AL | 1 |
| 17 | LEROY RIVERS | 1956236 | AL | 1 |
| 18 | FULL MOON TRUCKING LLC | 3051511 | TN | 1 |
| 19 | DT FREIGHT LLC | 2557590 | AL | 1 |
| 20 | MCABEE CONSTRUCTION INC | 275146 | AL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
69 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)