WELSH LA
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 952 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WELSH 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 952 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 838 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 16.4%, 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 176 citations, followed by Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface (175 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
952 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 176 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 175 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 118 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 64 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 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 | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 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 | 28 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 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 | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 14 | 1 | 7.1% |
| 25 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 12 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACME TRUCK LINE INC | 52767 | LA | 9 |
| 2 | SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS LLC | 1877140 | TX | 5 |
| 3 | BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 92693 | GA | 4 |
| 4 | FORZA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 2490721 | TX | 4 |
| 5 | IN ZONE TRUCKING INCORPORATED | 3393701 | TX | 4 |
| 6 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 4 |
| 7 | MCSS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3146886 | TX | 4 |
| 8 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 4 |
| 9 | NTL TRANS LLC | 2250855 | TX | 4 |
| 10 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 4 |
| 11 | KC GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLC | 1558565 | TX | 4 |
| 12 | FED TRANSPORT CORP | 2550623 | TX | 3 |
| 13 | FJ CARRIER LOGISTICS LLC | 3162922 | TX | 3 |
| 14 | AZL TRUCKING LLC | 3531211 | TX | 3 |
| 15 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 3 |
| 16 | ROCKET EXPD LLC | 576217 | OH | 3 |
| 17 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 3 |
| 18 | BEC LLC | 2085048 | TX | 3 |
| 19 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 3 |
| 20 | ATOMIC TRANSPORT LLC | 2496911 | TN | 3 |
Recent Inspections
952 inspections at this site (page 1 of 39)