COVINGTON LA
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 271 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COVINGTON 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 271 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 19, 2026.
A total of 215 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 6.6%, 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 Emergency warning devices not displayed (Vehicle Maintenance) with 86 citations, followed by Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface (70 citations). A total of 70 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
271 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
70 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 86 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 70 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 21 | 383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.22B-DIPWD | Driver - Improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knots | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAMPTON-LOVE INC | 138486 | MS | 8 |
| 2 | WESCO GAS & WELDING SUPPLY INC | 159716 | AL | 5 |
| 3 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 5 |
| 4 | DAVISON FUELS & OIL LLC | 92386 | AL | 5 |
| 5 | WASTE PRO OF LOUISIANA INC | 2124597 | LA | 4 |
| 6 | FERRELLGAS L P | 89243 | MO | 4 |
| 7 | ACM TRANSPORTATION LLC | 354922 | LA | 4 |
| 8 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | TX | 4 |
| 9 | COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF LOUISIANA LLC | 3127103 | LA | 3 |
| 10 | L O G ENTERPRISES LLC | 3048887 | LA | 3 |
| 11 | WIL-SITES TRUCK LINES LLC | 1210896 | OH | 3 |
| 12 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 3 |
| 13 | PROPANE & INDUSTRIAL GASES | 1903052 | LA | 3 |
| 14 | TANGI INDUSTRIAL SALES LLC | 635410 | LA | 2 |
| 15 | WHITE CAP LP | 618907 | GA | 2 |
| 16 | TRI NATIONAL INC | 1266329 | MO | 2 |
| 17 | UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC | 899748 | TX | 2 |
| 18 | INDUSTRIAL WELDING SUPPLY OF SLIDELL LLC | 1357875 | LA | 2 |
| 19 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 2 |
| 20 | DAVID HUVAL'S TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 1461451 | LA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
271 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)