I-83
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 3,394 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
I-83 is a roadside inspection location in Maryland where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 3,394 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2025.
A total of 1,989 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 14.6%, 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 411 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (387 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
3,394 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 411 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 387 | 74 | 19.1% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 65 | 68.4% |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 90 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 27 | 38.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 68 | 5 | 7.4% |
| 7 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 58 | 19 | 32.8% |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 55 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 4 | 10.5% |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 16 | 45.7% |
| 14 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 17 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 5 | 20.8% |
| 19 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 8 | 34.8% |
| 20 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 19 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 2 | 11.1% |
| 22 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 17 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 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 | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 4 | 36.4% |
| 32 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 35 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 36 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 38 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 42 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 43 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 50 | 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 41 |
| 2 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 35 |
| 3 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 28 |
| 4 | JERRY PRESTON HAULING INCORPORATED | 428030 | MD | 26 |
| 5 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 22 |
| 6 | KBS INC | 246079 | PA | 18 |
| 7 | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | 2881058 | WA | 18 |
| 8 | CHUCK'S AUTO SALVAGE INC | 1458613 | PA | 17 |
| 9 | YORK HOME PERFORMANCE LLC | 3722794 | PA | 15 |
| 10 | COOPER-BOOTH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LP | 1169358 | PA | 13 |
| 11 | SYSTEM FREIGHT INC | 143155 | NJ | 13 |
| 12 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 12 |
| 13 | GIANT OF MARYLAND LLC | 110018 | MD | 12 |
| 14 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 12 |
| 15 | CEVA CONTRACT LOGISTICS US INC | 187774 | TX | 12 |
| 16 | ASHLEY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 546240 | FL | 11 |
| 17 | CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO | 188891 | OH | 11 |
| 18 | GRAY & SON INC | 988991 | MD | 11 |
| 19 | COASTAL SUNBELT PRODUCE LLC AND THE COASTAL COMPANIES AND COASTAL ACQUISITION CORPORATION | 463498 | MD | 11 |
| 20 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 11 |
Recent Inspections
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