172
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 5 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
172 is a roadside inspection location in Illinois where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 5 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 9, 2026.
A total of 5 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.0. The out-of-service rate is 20.0%, 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 4 citations, followed by Operating without proper operating authority (1 citations). A total of 12 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
5 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
12 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
5 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | 65769 | IA | 1 |
| 2 | ALWAYS THERE LOGISTICS INC | 2458102 | IL | 1 |
| 3 | SOUTHERN HEAVY HAUL INC | 2349930 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | IVT FREIGHT LLC | 3918245 | OH | 1 |
| 5 | SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC | 55815 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
5 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86826045 | Jan 9, 2026 | IVT FREIGHT LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 86433033 | Nov 25, 2025 | ALWAYS THERE LOGISTICS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 84365274 | Apr 9, 2025 | SOUTHERN HEAVY HAUL INC | Level 2 | 14 | OOS |
| 84654418 | Mar 18, 2025 | SHARKEY TRANSPORTATION INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80514665 | Jan 1, 2024 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |