MCDOWELL
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 66 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MCDOWELL 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 66 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 8, 2026.
A total of 50 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 12.1%, 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 12 citations, followed by 390.21TB (4 citations). A total of 33 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
66 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
33 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 4 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENEGADE ENTERPRISES INC | 701218 | KY | 7 |
| 2 | TAHITI ENERGY INC | 2062974 | KY | 6 |
| 3 | QUEST ENERGY INC | 2869412 | KY | 3 |
| 4 | KENTUCKY OIL & REFINING CO INC | 139925 | KY | 2 |
| 5 | KENTUCKY POWER COMANY | 291412 | KY | 2 |
| 6 | JOSH STUMBO TOWING LLC | 2842684 | KY | 2 |
| 7 | ROGERS PETROLEUM SERVICES INC | 232955 | KY | 1 |
| 8 | GLENN EDWARD MULLINS | 1596925 | KY | 1 |
| 9 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 1 |
| 10 | KTK TOWING LLC | 2799050 | KY | 1 |
| 11 | VICTORY TOWING BODY SHOP | 759487 | KY | 1 |
| 12 | MINE SERVICE COMPANY INC | 354113 | KY | 1 |
| 13 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 14 | EAST KY MOBILE MOVERS INC | 2200393 | KY | 1 |
| 15 | MILLER & SON INC | 1464157 | KY | 1 |
| 16 | GEORGE B STONE CO LLC | 377010 | KY | 1 |
| 17 | JAMES ROBINSON | 3475154 | KY | 1 |
| 18 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | 97235 | NC | 1 |
| 19 | FLOWERS BAKING CO OF BARDSTOWN LLC | 2050510 | KY | 1 |
| 20 | KEVIN TACKETT | 737101 | KY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
66 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)