BENTON AR
Roadside inspection site in Arkansas • 1,349 inspections on record
OOS Rate: 19.6%
Total Inspections
1,349
OOS Rate
19.6%
OOS Inspections
264
Unique Carriers
1,139
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.5
Name
BENTON AR
State
Arkansas (AR)
Facility Type
—
Total Inspections
1,349
OOS Rate
19.6%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
About This Inspection Site
BENTON AR is a roadside inspection location in Arkansas where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 1,349 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 1,139 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 19.6%, 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 221 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (162 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,349 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 221 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 162 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 62 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 53 | 10 | 18.9% |
| 6 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 50 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 38 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 36 | 30 | 83.3% |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 5 | 15.6% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 18 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 17 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | Driver Fitness | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| 33 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
Showing 1–50 of 100
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 9 |
| 2 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 6 |
| 3 | JORDAN CARRIERS INC | 494832 | MS | 6 |
| 4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 5 |
| 5 | HARDMAN LUMBER COMPANY OF ARKADELPHIA | 348719 | AR | 5 |
| 6 | GL LOGISTICS CO LLC | 2544501 | TX | 4 |
| 7 | TYSON FOODS INC | 3327 | AR | 4 |
| 8 | CENTRAL ARKANSAS PETROLEUM TRANSPORT | 313788 | AR | 4 |
| 9 | OGC TRANSPORT & HEAVY HAULING INC | 298613 | AR | 4 |
| 10 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 4 |
| 11 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 12 | INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 3144635 | OH | 4 |
| 13 | FREIGHTSOL LLC | 2154826 | TX | 4 |
| 14 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 4 |
| 15 | ROUSSELL TRANSPORT INC | 2164873 | IL | 4 |
| 16 | DX XPRESS INC | 2128019 | TX | 4 |
| 17 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 4 |
| 18 | SHEBA LOGISTICS LLC | 2461599 | TX | 4 |
| 19 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 4 |
| 20 | MK OVERSIZE TRANSPORT LLC | 3754660 | MS | 4 |
Recent Inspections
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