MBA
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 108 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MBA is a roadside inspection location in Michigan where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 108 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 100 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 23.1%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 26 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (14 citations). A total of 79 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
108 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
79 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 | 26 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | HOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 15 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 172.332(c) | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAMMOCK FLYING SERVICE INC | 2303279 | AR | 2 |
| 2 | SANTI TRUCKING INC | 1716293 | MI | 2 |
| 3 | J D HOLDINGS & TRANSPORT INC | 3724250 | MI | 2 |
| 4 | BLARNEY CASTLE OIL CO | 403979 | MI | 2 |
| 5 | ELLSWORTH FARMERS EXCHANGE | 403266 | MI | 2 |
| 6 | CODY BUCHOLTZ | 2459099 | MI | 2 |
| 7 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 2 |
| 8 | FAHRNER ASPHALT SEALERS LLC | 1608048 | WI | 2 |
| 9 | UKIE TRUCK LINE INC | 4076760 | IL | 1 |
| 10 | SIGNATURE TRUCK SYSTEMS LLC | 2585149 | MI | 1 |
| 11 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 12 | MALEPORT CONSTRUCTION INC | 1929180 | MI | 1 |
| 13 | BASEL OIL CO INC | 295022 | MI | 1 |
| 14 | MIHM ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED | 1415681 | MI | 1 |
| 15 | TRIPLE K TRANSPORT LTD | 374697 | ON | 1 |
| 16 | SHIELDCARRIERS LLC | 3526290 | IL | 1 |
| 17 | XP1 LINE LLC | 4450124 | IL | 1 |
| 18 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 19 | LUBANA TRUCKING INC | 3550069 | AB | 1 |
| 20 | MAPLE HARDWOODS INC | 287387 | MI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
108 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)