FIXED
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 378 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FIXED 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 378 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2024.
A total of 142 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.2. The out-of-service rate is 5.3%, 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 Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 11 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (10 citations). A total of 24 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
378 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
24 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 6 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOTARD COACHES INC | 156451 | LA | 32 |
| 2 | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INC | 438686 | LA | 29 |
| 3 | RIALS TOWING INC | 531994 | LA | 15 |
| 4 | SALTER BUS LINES INC | 134075 | LA | 11 |
| 5 | MOON'S TOWING SERVICE INC | 467892 | LA | 10 |
| 6 | JAKE'S TOWING LLC | 3305387 | LA | 10 |
| 7 | DUGAS TRADING POST WRECKER SERVICE INC | 1757549 | LA | 9 |
| 8 | MERICLE'S TOWING LLC | 2498192 | LA | 9 |
| 9 | BEARS TOWING AND RECOVERY OF OUACHITA INC | 517357 | LA | 8 |
| 10 | VARNADO & SONS LLC | 471226 | LA | 8 |
| 11 | LOUISIANA MOTOR COACH INC | 1833528 | LA | 8 |
| 12 | ASAP TOWING RECOVERY AND EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1470921 | LA | 7 |
| 13 | NOLEN'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC | 965662 | LA | 7 |
| 14 | ROBERT W PLUNK ENTERPRISES LLC | 28944 | LA | 7 |
| 15 | ROADRUNNER CHARTERS INC | 1238490 | TX | 6 |
| 16 | LOUISIANA TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 2953797 | LA | 6 |
| 17 | GERALD'S TRUCK REPAIR & TOWING INC | 683293 | LA | 6 |
| 18 | HARMON'S AUTOMOTIVE & TOWING SERVICE INC | 1067010 | LA | 5 |
| 19 | RUDY SMITH SERVICE INC | 516126 | LA | 5 |
| 20 | LOUIE'S WRECKER SERVICE INC | 907788 | LA | 5 |
Recent Inspections
378 inspections at this site (page 1 of 16)