HINDMAN
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 3,474 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HINDMAN 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 3,474 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 871 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 293 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (231 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
3,474 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 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 293 | 67 | 22.9% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 231 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 3 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 103 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 94 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 60 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 59 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 23 | 39.7% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 57 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 50 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 18 | 42.9% |
| 13 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 39 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 9 | 23.1% |
| 15 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 29 | 82.9% |
| 17 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | General/Admin | 32 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 30 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 27 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 19 | 15 | 78.9% |
| 29 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 2 | 13.3% |
| 34 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 12 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 10 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY INC | 333097 | OH | 164 |
| 2 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 65 |
| 3 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 65 |
| 4 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 49 |
| 5 | MILLER & SON INC | 1464157 | KY | 48 |
| 6 | THACKER GRIGSBY TELEPHONE CO INC | 657901 | KY | 45 |
| 7 | BOYD COMPANY | 92117 | KY | 44 |
| 8 | ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP | 926150 | TX | 40 |
| 9 | BIMBO BAKERIES USA INC | 971464 | PA | 39 |
| 10 | LIBERTY MANAGEMENT LLC | 2872527 | KY | 38 |
| 11 | NEW DAIRY KENTUCKY LLC | 995734 | KY | 36 |
| 12 | MGI INC | 222056 | KY | 35 |
| 13 | COMBS AUTO SALES | 444176 | KY | 34 |
| 14 | DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTION LLC | 917437 | WV | 31 |
| 15 | BLUE ROCK LLC | 3643684 | KY | 30 |
| 16 | HINDMAN PROMART INC | 1101320 | KY | 29 |
| 17 | KENTUCKY POWER COMANY | 291412 | KY | 29 |
| 18 | COLEMAN ENGINEERING | 813116 | KY | 28 |
| 19 | CCBCC OPERATIONS LLC | 1441162 | NC | 27 |
| 20 | CSX TRANSPORTATION INC | 29619 | FL | 26 |
Recent Inspections
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