HAZARD
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 3,135 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HAZARD 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 3,135 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 874 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 7.3%, 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 271 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (234 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
3,135 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 271 | 3 | 1.1% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 234 | 60 | 25.6% |
| 3 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 48 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 44 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 44 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 22 | 53.7% |
| 9 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 5 | 17.2% |
| 12 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 28 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 25 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
| 16 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 18 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| 28 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| 29 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | General/Admin | 10 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 43 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 10 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 9 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY INC | 333097 | OH | 151 |
| 2 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 102 |
| 3 | FORRESTER JOSEPH TRUCKING INC | 402113 | KY | 78 |
| 4 | STAR FIRE TRANSPORT LLC | 3736554 | KY | 45 |
| 5 | PINE BRANCH MINING LLC | 2366958 | KY | 39 |
| 6 | BLUE ROCK LLC | 3643684 | KY | 35 |
| 7 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 34 |
| 8 | ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT LLC | 101328 | PA | 32 |
| 9 | MILLER & SON INC | 1464157 | KY | 31 |
| 10 | ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP | 926150 | TX | 31 |
| 11 | CHASES TOWING LLC | 2014717 | KY | 30 |
| 12 | HINKLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC | 2362387 | KY | 29 |
| 13 | THE WELLS GROUP LLC | 284196 | KY | 29 |
| 14 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 29 |
| 15 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF KENTUCKY INC | 1593272 | KY | 29 |
| 16 | J & J BATES TRUCKING INC | 1784471 | KY | 27 |
| 17 | AAA MINE SERVICE INC | 788740 | KY | 27 |
| 18 | BIMBO BAKERIES USA INC | 971464 | PA | 24 |
| 19 | JACKSON WHOLESALE CO INC | 617896 | KY | 23 |
| 20 | BOYD COMPANY | 92117 | KY | 21 |
Recent Inspections
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