RINGGOLD GA
Roadside inspection site in Georgia • 5,596 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RINGGOLD GA is a roadside inspection location in Georgia where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 5,596 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 3,002 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 8.7%, 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 405 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (254 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
5,596 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 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 405 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 254 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 223 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 173 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 108 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 104 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 96 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 76 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 72 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 67 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 6 | 10.3% |
| 13 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 2 | 3.5% |
| 14 | 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 | 57 | 57 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 56 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 56 | 2 | 3.6% |
| 17 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours of Service | 49 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 49 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 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 | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 43 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 40 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 40 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| 34 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 34 | 6 | 17.6% |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 33 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 37 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 29 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 111 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 72 |
| 3 | STAFFORD TRANSPORT OF MICHIGAN INC | 2323865 | GA | 63 |
| 4 | SHAW TRANSPORT INC | 188556 | GA | 54 |
| 5 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 39 |
| 6 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 38 |
| 7 | YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC | 332799 | TN | 38 |
| 8 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 38 |
| 9 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 35 |
| 10 | SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES INC | 63419 | SC | 34 |
| 11 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 31 |
| 12 | GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP | 913300 | OK | 29 |
| 13 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 29 |
| 14 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 27 |
| 15 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 23 |
| 16 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 22 |
| 17 | JAT OIL INC | 297370 | TN | 21 |
| 18 | ROGERS CARTAGE CO | 104249 | WI | 20 |
| 19 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 20 |
| 20 | MOHAWK CARPET TRANSPORTATION OF GEORGIA LLC | 374 | GA | 19 |
Recent Inspections
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