CARTER
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 21 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CARTER is a roadside inspection location in Kentucky where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 21 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 13, 2026.
A total of 20 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 4.8%, 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 Speeding 6-10 mph over limit (Unsafe Driving) with 2 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (2 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
21 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHARLES BRYANT | 675462 | KY | 2 |
| 2 | NELSON'S EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 450026 | WV | 1 |
| 3 | COFFEY TRUCKING LLC | 3283673 | KY | 1 |
| 4 | MAXIM CRANE WORKS LP | 343050 | PA | 1 |
| 5 | JEFF HOWARD LLC | 3745313 | KY | 1 |
| 6 | ALVIMAX INC | 608309 | OH | 1 |
| 7 | RAWLEY TRANSPORT INC | 1666844 | VA | 1 |
| 8 | INTERNATIONAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICE INC | 2532764 | IN | 1 |
| 9 | AGGREGATE SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | 3314666 | KY | 1 |
| 10 | HINKLE BLACKTOP LLC | 2007164 | KY | 1 |
| 11 | DAMRON TRUCKING LLC | 500773 | WV | 1 |
| 12 | OLIVE HILL TRUCKING INC | 692945 | KY | 1 |
| 13 | RAZE INTERNATIONAL INC | 1240535 | OH | 1 |
| 14 | DEBARR TRUCKING CO INC | 60649 | WV | 1 |
| 15 | ROARK CONSTRUCTION INC | 659961 | KY | 1 |
| 16 | RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | FL | 1 |
| 17 | FIVE SERVICES LLC | 3408798 | WV | 1 |
| 18 | TRAM CONSTRUCTION INC | 354116 | KY | 1 |
| 19 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 20 | BURNS REPAIR CO LLC | 2830906 | WV | 1 |
Recent Inspections
21 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)