POLK COUNTY
Roadside inspection site in Arkansas • 452 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
POLK 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 452 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 15, 2024.
A total of 310 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.5. The out-of-service rate is 6.2%, 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 35 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (29 citations). A total of 54 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
452 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
54 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 | 35 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 4 | 13.8% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 | 38.5% |
| 6 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 25 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TYSON FOODS INC | 3327 | AR | 12 |
| 2 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 11 |
| 3 | MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 178538 | AR | 11 |
| 4 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 10 |
| 5 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 8 |
| 6 | SOUTH CENTRAL PALLETS INC | 3203234 | AR | 8 |
| 7 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 6 |
| 8 | HATFIELD LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED | 340820 | AR | 5 |
| 9 | OAKLEY TRUCKING INC | 3259 | AR | 5 |
| 10 | SBM ROCKS LLC | 1704473 | AR | 5 |
| 11 | JUSTIN TIME TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2987782 | AR | 5 |
| 12 | MCCONNELL & SON INC | 81053 | AR | 4 |
| 13 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 4 |
| 14 | JSL FARMS LLC | 2191653 | OK | 4 |
| 15 | TWO NINES AGRI TRANSPORT LLC | 3089858 | AR | 4 |
| 16 | CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC | 152518 | IL | 3 |
| 17 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | MO | 3 |
| 18 | RE GARRISON TRUCKING INC | 95610 | AL | 3 |
| 19 | STEVENS TRANSPORT INC | 79466 | TX | 3 |
| 20 | IOWA MOTOR TRUCK TRANSPORT INC | 313015 | IA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
452 inspections at this site (page 1 of 19)