HEMPSTEAD COUNTY
Roadside inspection site in Arkansas • 632 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY 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 632 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 21, 2024.
A total of 504 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 16.6%, 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 312 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (45 citations). A total of 79 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
632 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
79 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 | 312 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 14 | 31.1% |
| 3 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 41 | 10 | 24.4% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| 8 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
| 9 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 11 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 24 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 25 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 43 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 45 | 393.104(f)(1) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FJ CARRIER LOGISTICS LLC | 3162922 | TX | 9 |
| 2 | GL LOGISTICS CO LLC | 2544501 | TX | 8 |
| 3 | TEXAS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC | 2196912 | TX | 8 |
| 4 | JUSTIN JACQUES LLC | 2901263 | AR | 7 |
| 5 | PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | AR | 7 |
| 6 | FORZA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 2490721 | TX | 7 |
| 7 | TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 198 | MI | 7 |
| 8 | EBT LOGISTICS INC | 2902337 | TX | 6 |
| 9 | SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS LLC | 1877140 | TX | 5 |
| 10 | DX XPRESS INC | 2128019 | TX | 4 |
| 11 | MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 178538 | AR | 4 |
| 12 | TRADEX LOGISTICS INC | 2360323 | TX | 4 |
| 13 | BUSTER ROBERTS LOGGING INC | 1029188 | AR | 4 |
| 14 | FREIGHTSOL LLC | 2154826 | TX | 4 |
| 15 | ABSOLUTE GROUP INC | 2531456 | TX | 4 |
| 16 | ROYAL EXPRESS INC | 838117 | TX | 4 |
| 17 | GANN LOGGING | 1761935 | AR | 3 |
| 18 | YUGOS LOGISTICS LLC | 3451646 | IL | 3 |
| 19 | ARALO EXPRESS USA INC | 2962661 | TX | 3 |
| 20 | B R TRANSPORT LLC | 1802992 | TX | 3 |
Recent Inspections
632 inspections at this site (page 1 of 26)