SONORA
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 37 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SONORA 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 37 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 8, 2026.
A total of 37 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 27.0%, meaning a significant portion 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 17 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (9 citations). A total of 29 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
37 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
29 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 | 17 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 3 | 392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.80A | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 177.817(a) | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 173.24(b)(1) | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 2 | KENNETH DOUGLAS | 4026976 | KY | 1 |
| 3 | APPALACHIAN UTILITY SERVICES LLC | 4149330 | KY | 1 |
| 4 | AD FREIGHT EXPRESS INC | 3372403 | IL | 1 |
| 5 | RECREATION WORLD INC | 2796295 | FL | 1 |
| 6 | EE TRANSPORT LLC | 3690953 | AR | 1 |
| 7 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | BROWN TRUCKING COMPANY | 186265 | GA | 1 |
| 9 | LOGSDON & SON LLC | 4022498 | KY | 1 |
| 10 | OHIO TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 384170 | OH | 1 |
| 11 | NATION SERVER TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 3570864 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | DON HAY | 1232402 | KY | 1 |
| 13 | CITY WIDE APPLIANCES & MORE LLC | 3809377 | OH | 1 |
| 14 | ALDORA ALUMINUM & GLASS PRODUCTS INC | 477434 | FL | 1 |
| 15 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 1 |
| 16 | DRUE CHRISMAN INC | 164109 | IN | 1 |
| 17 | LANE FARMS LLC | 3989672 | KY | 1 |
| 18 | LEONARD'S EXPRESS INC | 920222 | NY | 1 |
| 19 | KNIGHT REFRIGERATED LLC | 1252905 | AZ | 1 |
| 20 | JOEL SLAYMAKER | 1160194 | PA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
37 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)