DORTON
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 319 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DORTON 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 319 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 3, 2026.
A total of 211 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.5. The out-of-service rate is 6.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 27 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (8 citations). A total of 65 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
319 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
65 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 9 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 11 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 396.3A1-CDLME | Coupling - Semi-Trailer loose mounting missing or ineffective fasteners or insecure latch (excluding fifth wheel and pintle hooks) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 392.2-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOUNTAIN FUELS INC | 1689443 | KY | 8 |
| 2 | BIZZACK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1480339 | KY | 8 |
| 3 | BRADFORD BENTLEY | 1902237 | KY | 6 |
| 4 | AB TRUCKING INC | 311869 | KY | 6 |
| 5 | BIMBO BAKERIES USA INC | 971464 | PA | 5 |
| 6 | K-VA-T FOOD STORES INC | 754074 | VA | 5 |
| 7 | CHARLES L HOWES | 2595179 | KY | 5 |
| 8 | J MULLINS INC | 656442 | KY | 5 |
| 9 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC | 1161134 | KY | 5 |
| 10 | WRIGHT BLOCK & PRECAST LLC | 2446237 | KY | 4 |
| 11 | BOBBY BENTLEY | 660382 | KY | 4 |
| 12 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 3 |
| 13 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 3 |
| 14 | WRIGHT-MIX MATERIAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 2271884 | KY | 3 |
| 15 | JOMI LLC | 515452 | VA | 3 |
| 16 | COLTON HOWES | 4403650 | KY | 3 |
| 17 | HILLS FUEL TRUCKING INC | 2066210 | VA | 3 |
| 18 | EDMONDS TRUCKING LLC | 4014727 | KY | 3 |
| 19 | FERGUSON ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | 4192453 | KY | 3 |
| 20 | PITT CONNELLEY | 961465 | KY | 3 |
Recent Inspections
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