UNION
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 127 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
UNION 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 127 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 105 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.9. The out-of-service rate is 43.3%, 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 24 citations, followed by Operating without proper operating authority (23 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
127 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 | 24 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 10 | 52.6% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 4 | 30.8% |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 18 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 35 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.11N | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 50 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & A LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING INC | 1921548 | KY | 4 |
| 2 | ELEVATION EXCAVATION LLC | 3891248 | KY | 4 |
| 3 | MADDOX GARDEN CENTER AND LANDSCAPING INC | 429767 | KY | 4 |
| 4 | SOLID ROCK EXCAVATING LLC | 1971280 | KY | 3 |
| 5 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 2 |
| 6 | B & T EXPRESS INC | 285442 | OH | 2 |
| 7 | ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP | 926150 | TX | 2 |
| 8 | HAGEDORN APPLIANCES LLC | 713908 | KY | 2 |
| 9 | NATURES WAY INC | 1280298 | KY | 2 |
| 10 | KAHMANN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 643644 | KY | 2 |
| 11 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 2 |
| 12 | NKY CURB APPEAL INC | 3735421 | KY | 2 |
| 13 | BND RENTALS INC | 1583599 | OH | 2 |
| 14 | CHERRYHILL MANAGEMENT INC | 533437 | OH | 2 |
| 15 | RICHARD A J DEAKINS | 2286592 | KY | 2 |
| 16 | KEVIN MURRAY CONTRACTING | 2253209 | KY | 1 |
| 17 | BLUEGRASS ELECTRICAL CONSULTANTS INC | 474042 | KY | 1 |
| 18 | MATT'S TRUCKING LLC | 3256552 | KY | 1 |
| 19 | KW MECHANICAL INC | 1696411 | KY | 1 |
| 20 | STRAIGHT EDGE CONCRETE LLC | 1922855 | KY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
127 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)