CHAPLIN
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 63 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CHAPLIN 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 63 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jul 23, 2025.
A total of 61 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 15.9%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 29 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (27 citations). A total of 23 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
63 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
23 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 9 | 31.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAGO CONSTRUCTION CO LLC | 87896 | KY | 2 |
| 2 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 3 | GL LOGISTICS CO LLC | 2544501 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | DEL SUR EXPRESS LLC | 3941382 | FL | 1 |
| 5 | R&L FREIGHT LLC | 3608002 | TX | 1 |
| 6 | SUMMIT POLYMERS INC | 417014 | MI | 1 |
| 7 | COWAN SYSTEMS LLC | 548880 | MD | 1 |
| 8 | OAKLEY TRANSPORT INC | 281321 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | OUTDOOR SPECIALTIES LAWN & LANDSCAPING LLC | 2969738 | KY | 1 |
| 10 | RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC | 2097834 | NC | 1 |
| 11 | BROWN SPRINKLER CORPORATION | 441043 | KY | 1 |
| 12 | AOT LOGISTICS LLC | 3679153 | CA | 1 |
| 13 | WOLF LINE EXPRESS LLC | 3002104 | WI | 1 |
| 14 | MARS' TRUCKING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 1535997 | KY | 1 |
| 15 | BROWN TRUCKING COMPANY | 186265 | GA | 1 |
| 16 | GOTTAGO EXPEDITE SERVICE LLC | 1650298 | KY | 1 |
| 17 | DOWNEY TRUCKING INC | 569750 | KY | 1 |
| 18 | SHELBY PROPANE PLUS LLC | 831847 | KY | 1 |
| 19 | MAGLINE INC | 114504 | MI | 1 |
| 20 | VOLUME TRANSPORTATION INC | 445219 | GA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
63 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)