EPPS LA
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 12 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
EPPS 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 12 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 10 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 6 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (5 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
12 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
14 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 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% |
Top Carriers Inspected
10 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAJ HAULING INC | 3128901 | KY | 2 |
| 2 | J U TRUCKING LLC | 4121824 | TX | 2 |
| 3 | GREATWIDE AMERICAN TRANS-FREIGHT LLC | 753551 | PA | 1 |
| 4 | DELTON C SMITH JR | 1700850 | LA | 1 |
| 5 | BLT FEED & GRAIN INC | 281053 | MS | 1 |
| 6 | AMERICA'S CATCH INC | 346733 | MS | 1 |
| 7 | ZEBSTONE LLC | 1453345 | AL | 1 |
| 8 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 1 |
| 9 | SG NATHAN LLC | 4322911 | FL | 1 |
| 10 | CHUY GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | 4426036 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
12 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87457207 | Mar 31, 2026 | AMERICA'S CATCH INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 87457153 | Mar 31, 2026 | BLT FEED & GRAIN INC | Level 3 | 3 | Violations |
| 87428602 | Mar 24, 2026 | J U TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 87416882 | Mar 24, 2026 | RAJ HAULING INC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 87388891 | Mar 24, 2026 | CHUY GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 87392638 | Mar 24, 2026 | RAJ HAULING INC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 87392991 | Mar 24, 2026 | SG NATHAN LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 87350336 | Mar 19, 2026 | ZEBSTONE LLC | Level 1 | 5 | OOS |
| 87350349 | Mar 19, 2026 | J U TRUCKING LLC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 87350235 | Mar 19, 2026 | C R ENGLAND INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 87340810 | Mar 18, 2026 | GREATWIDE AMERICAN TRANS-FREIGHT LLC | Level 3 | 1 | OOS |
| 87240354 | Mar 6, 2026 | DELTON C SMITH JR | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |