RT 3
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 45 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RT 3 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 45 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 27, 2026.
A total of 40 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 2.2%, 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 16 citations, followed by Speeding 6-10 mph over limit (7 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
45 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
14 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC | 395405 | IL | 5 |
| 2 | ENERGY PETROLEUM COMPANY | 182534 | MO | 2 |
| 3 | GIRARDEAU STEVEDORES & CONTRACTORS INC | 394384 | MO | 1 |
| 4 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 1 |
| 5 | SLC EXPRESS INC | 742793 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | BARR TRUCKING INC | 351072 | IL | 1 |
| 7 | WILLIS ENERGY TRANSFER | 3041958 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | NU-WAY SPECIALIZED SERVICES INC | 1006139 | IL | 1 |
| 9 | BEN MEIER TRUCKING INC | 1953585 | IL | 1 |
| 10 | STEWARD STEEL INC | 77908 | MO | 1 |
| 11 | THE SYGMA NETWORK INC | 14811 | OH | 1 |
| 12 | DUSTIN WAGGONER TRUCKING LLC | 1991529 | KY | 1 |
| 13 | RASNICK TRUCKING INC | 3257547 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | ARNDT TRUCKING INC | 1375005 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | REXEL USA INC | 367912 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 1 |
| 17 | DOWNEY TRANSPORT LLC | 2545545 | IL | 1 |
| 18 | SUPERIOR EXPRESS INCORPORATED | 111891 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | S E MO BOX COMPANY | 175027 | MO | 1 |
| 20 | AJ PARTNERS LLC | 3617842 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
45 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)