INDEPENDENCE LA
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 33 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INDEPENDENCE 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 33 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 25, 2026.
A total of 32 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 9.1%, 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 Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface (Unsafe Driving) with 11 citations, followed by Emergency warning devices not displayed (11 citations). A total of 18 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
33 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
18 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A1-LPLOWR | Lighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.70D-CDTSDM | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WASTE PRO OF LOUISIANA INC | 2124597 | LA | 2 |
| 2 | MMJ TRANSPORTATION INC | 1345616 | IL | 1 |
| 3 | CHAPMAN CANOPY INC | 749957 | AL | 1 |
| 4 | DOWN SOUTH ENTERPRISES LLC | 3212475 | MS | 1 |
| 5 | OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC | 3075646 | LA | 1 |
| 6 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 7 | REXDON INC | 230291 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | J'S TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS CORP | 3998669 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | AMWASTE OF LOUISIANA LLC | 3211672 | LA | 1 |
| 10 | MCH TRANSPORTATION CO | 89722 | MS | 1 |
| 11 | MJ PARROT INC | 3056702 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | AMERICAN DATA TRAC LLC | 1871723 | MO | 1 |
| 13 | ERGON TRUCKING INC | 137758 | MS | 1 |
| 14 | A&C LOGGERS LLC | 3582104 | MS | 1 |
| 15 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LA LLC | 418853 | LA | 1 |
| 16 | WINGET'S DISPOSAL INC | 869304 | LA | 1 |
| 17 | SET MOBILE HOME MOVERS LLC | 1484847 | LA | 1 |
| 18 | DOWNS TRANSPORT INC | 774851 | MS | 1 |
| 19 | CERTIFIED EXPRESS INC | 1091406 | MO | 1 |
| 20 | ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC | 1282568 | KY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
33 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)