ROAD SIDE
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 28 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROAD SIDE 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 28 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 27, 2024.
A total of 27 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 14.3%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 9 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 9 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
28 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
9 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 172.600(c) | Emergency response information not available | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 | TEXAS TRANSEASTERN INC | 387401 | TX | 1 |
| 3 | TRIUS TRUCKING INC | 1075604 | CA | 1 |
| 4 | J DILLARD TRUCKING LLC | 3074685 | MS | 1 |
| 5 | STRANCO LLC | 232793 | LA | 1 |
| 6 | THREE NATIONS TRANSPORT LLC | 1159774 | TX | 1 |
| 7 | ADVANCE CONCRETE LLC | 3168520 | MS | 1 |
| 8 | INDUSTRIAL WELDING SUPPLY CO OF HARVEY INC | 413484 | LA | 1 |
| 9 | OLE MEXICAN FOODS INC | 534840 | GA | 1 |
| 10 | DUNCAN THOMPSON TRANSPORTATION LLC | 959559 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | LOTT OIL CO INC | 223405 | LA | 1 |
| 12 | PIERCE ALUMINUM COMPANY INC | 129834 | MA | 1 |
| 13 | JOVAN R TUCKER | 1662464 | LA | 1 |
| 14 | DAVID J BERNS SR | 1278494 | LA | 1 |
| 15 | SMILEY OWENS DOZER LLC | 2501896 | LA | 1 |
| 16 | TRIPLE R EXPEDITORS LLC | 3328002 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | L&L TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3951138 | LA | 1 |
| 18 | WESCO GAS & WELDING SUPPLY INC | 159716 | AL | 1 |
| 19 | SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY CO INC | 79183 | MS | 1 |
| 20 | PTRM LLC | 3359284 | SC | 1 |
Recent Inspections
28 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)