WELSH LA

Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 952 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 16.4%
Total Inspections
952
OOS Rate
16.4%
OOS Inspections
156
Unique Carriers
838
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.5
Name
WELSH LA
State
Louisiana (LA)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
952
OOS Rate
16.4%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayedVehicle Maintenance1760
2392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surfaceUnsafe Driving1750
3392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving1180
4396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance760
5392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving640
6393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance510
7395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service4242100.0%
8393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance350
9393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance340
10393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance3434100.0%
11392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving330
12395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 aHours of Service280
13391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness2424100.0%
14392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving210
15392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving210
16396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combinationVehicle Maintenance2020100.0%
17393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance190
18392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving160
19390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin160
20393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance150
21395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and MannerHours of Service150
22393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance150
23392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving140
24395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty statusHours of Service1417.1%
25395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.Hours of Service130
26393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance120
27393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance120
28390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin120
29393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance110
30396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection reportVehicle Maintenance100
31393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance100
32392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving100
33393.60DGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance90
34383.51A-NSOUTCDL disqualification - major offenseDriver Fitness70
35396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamberVehicle Maintenance70
36393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance77100.0%
37383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness77100.0%
38393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance60
39392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not securedUnsafe Driving66100.0%
40393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
41393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance50
42395.8AFailing to keep RODSHours of Service50
43393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance50
44393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance50
45392.9AA1392.9AA1Unsafe Driving55100.0%
46393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance50
47393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)Vehicle Maintenance55100.0%
48393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance50
49393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
50393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defectiveVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

952 inspections at this site (page 1 of 39)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago