ROADSIDE
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 832 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROADSIDE 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 832 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 750 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.4. The out-of-service rate is 24.2%, 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 287 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (90 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
832 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 | 287 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 90 | 21 | 23.3% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 45 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 34 | 4 | 11.8% |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 25 | 73.5% |
| 9 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 26 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| 19 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 20 | 9 | 45.0% |
| 20 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| 21 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 7 | 41.2% |
| 24 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| 27 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 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 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEVENS DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICE INC | 373355 | MI | 5 |
| 2 | LAWN BOYS INC | 1721488 | MI | 5 |
| 3 | DYNAMIC TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2431923 | MI | 4 |
| 4 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 5 | PALYCH TRANS LLC | 4335763 | IL | 3 |
| 6 | SAFE TRANSPORT LLC | 2485172 | MI | 3 |
| 7 | CAR TRUCKING INCORPORATED | 1655436 | MI | 3 |
| 8 | DE BEST INC | 1514697 | MI | 3 |
| 9 | MICHIGAN ASPHALT INC | 2264365 | MI | 3 |
| 10 | MOTOR CITY TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC | 3400743 | MI | 2 |
| 11 | THE L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC | 3665903 | MI | 2 |
| 12 | DES - CLAW LLC | 1618056 | MI | 2 |
| 13 | JENSEN'S EXCAVATING INC | 1631596 | MI | 2 |
| 14 | ERIE CONSTRUCTION MID-WEST LLC | 3954372 | OH | 2 |
| 15 | H S I | 2388798 | MI | 2 |
| 16 | HOUSING SPECIALIST INC | 3078714 | MI | 2 |
| 17 | LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY LLC | 252402 | MI | 2 |
| 18 | I SEE YOU TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 4119358 | MI | 2 |
| 19 | GARMETRAR ENTERPRISES LLC | 3328487 | MI | 2 |
| 20 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC | 273301 | OH | 2 |
Recent Inspections
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