WASHINGTON DC

Roadside inspection site in District of Columbia • 9,269 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 14.0%
Total Inspections
9,269
OOS Rate
14.0%
OOS Inspections
1,299
Unique Carriers
2,976
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.1
Name
WASHINGTON DC
State
District of Columbia (DC)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
9,269
OOS Rate
14.0%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

About This Inspection Site

WASHINGTON DC is a roadside inspection location in District of Columbia where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 9,269 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.

A total of 2,976 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 14.0%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 667 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (585 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

9,269 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance6670
2392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving5850
3392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving5690
4393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance428194.4%
5392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OAUnsafe Driving34133598.2%
6393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance3390
7392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving3320
8392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving2710
9391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - generalDriver Fitness267103.7%
10392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving2510
11390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin2290
12393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance2100
13390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin1980
14393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1980
15391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness195195100.0%
16396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance1930
17392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving1830
18391.41(a)Physical qualification - generalDriver Fitness1561710.9%
19392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving1480
20393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1300
21393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance1200
22393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance1110
23393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance1070
24393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1010
25393.30-BBattery improperly securedVehicle Maintenance930
26393.9A-LBLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance920
27392.9a(a)(2)Transporting passengers without authorityGeneral/Admin9191100.0%
28393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance870
29396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection reportVehicle Maintenance730
30392.2SLTRSOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving690
31393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance650
32393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance650
33383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness6464100.0%
34390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)General/Admin620
35393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance570
36393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance5656100.0%
37393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance550
38393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance550
39393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance510
40391.11B2-QDriver 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 IDriver Fitness512854.9%
41393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance510
42393.78(a)Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance500
43393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance500
44392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving500
45396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rodVehicle Maintenance5050100.0%
46393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance4812.1%
47387.301A387.301AGeneral/Admin480
48392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVEUnsafe Driving4646100.0%
49393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance4242100.0%
50393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)Vehicle Maintenance400
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

9,269 inspections at this site (page 1 of 371)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago