INDEPENDENCE
Roadside inspection site in Kansas • 65 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INDEPENDENCE is a roadside inspection location in Kansas where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 65 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 10, 2026.
A total of 55 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.4. The out-of-service rate is 18.5%, 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 67 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (37 citations). A total of 49 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
65 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
49 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 | 67 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 9 | 24.3% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.9BA-NOREG | 392.9BA-NOREG | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 172.302(b) | Bulk package marking incorrect size | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PETERSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC | 3393601 | MO | 4 |
| 2 | HUCKE HAULING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2158554 | KS | 3 |
| 3 | GOINS ENTERPRISES INC | 3916774 | MO | 3 |
| 4 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE INC | 216326 | KY | 2 |
| 5 | CAPITAL RAILROAD CONTRACTING INC | 708317 | MO | 2 |
| 6 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 2 |
| 7 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF OKLAHOMA INC | 989690 | OK | 1 |
| 8 | WCA WASTE CORPORATION | 775195 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | HIGH PRESSURE TRANSPORTS LLC | 1658917 | OK | 1 |
| 10 | J K HACKL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 438391 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | CAPITAL ELECTRIC LINE BUILDERS LLC | 299471 | MO | 1 |
| 12 | CAPITAL CRANE LLC | 2976690 | KS | 1 |
| 13 | CURT BURROWS | 753106 | OK | 1 |
| 14 | EVANS CONCRETE PUMPING INC | 2821755 | KS | 1 |
| 15 | HIGHWAY MAN SIGNS LLC | 4339954 | OK | 1 |
| 16 | NATIONWIDE ELECTRONICS CARRIER INC | 274503 | IA | 1 |
| 17 | XTREME CO LLC | 3011927 | MO | 1 |
| 18 | PRECISION RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC | 2842399 | KS | 1 |
| 19 | NORTHRIDGE TRUCKING LLC | 3231608 | KS | 1 |
| 20 | DOUG BRADLEY TRUCKING INC | 214440 | KS | 1 |
Recent Inspections
65 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)