CHOUDRANT LA
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 479 inspections on record
OOS Rate: 16.9%
Total Inspections
479
OOS Rate
16.9%
OOS Inspections
81
Unique Carriers
431
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.1
Name
CHOUDRANT LA
State
Louisiana (LA)
Facility Type
—
Total Inspections
479
OOS Rate
16.9%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
About This Inspection Site
CHOUDRANT LA is a roadside inspection location in Louisiana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 479 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 431 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 16.9%, 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 Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 57 citations, followed by Steering system components worn (36 citations). A total of 97 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
479 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
97 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours of Service | 16 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 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 | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 12 | 8 | 66.7% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 31 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 35 | 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Showing 1–50 of 97
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 5 |
| 2 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | NC | 4 |
| 3 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 3 |
| 4 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 3 |
| 5 | DOUBLE J CARRIERS LLC | 678594 | LA | 3 |
| 6 | TRAN SAND INC | 183145 | LA | 3 |
| 7 | DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC | 1004540 | AR | 3 |
| 8 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 3 |
| 9 | WAMEKAN LOGISTICS LLC | 2958341 | OH | 3 |
| 10 | MDD LOGISTICS INC | 2369633 | CA | 2 |
| 11 | HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA | 134697 | IA | 2 |
| 12 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
| 13 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | IA | 2 |
| 14 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 2 |
| 15 | DH TRANSPORTATION INC | 2134984 | GA | 2 |
| 16 | BROWN AND BROWN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3154311 | MS | 2 |
| 17 | KENT SKAINS TRUCKING LLC | 784121 | LA | 2 |
| 18 | NANCY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2366861 | LA | 2 |
| 19 | THOMPSON CARRIERS INC | 523910 | AL | 2 |
| 20 | LEFT LANE TRANSPORT LLC | 3077116 | TX | 2 |
Recent Inspections
479 inspections at this site (page 1 of 20)
Data sources & freshness
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