SHOULDER
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 46 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SHOULDER 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 46 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 14, 2026.
A total of 46 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 23.9%, 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 18 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (6 citations). A total of 40 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
46 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
40 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 1 | 5.6% |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 7 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 11 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 16 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 396.3A1-CDLME | Coupling - Semi-Trailer loose mounting missing or ineffective fasteners or insecure latch (excluding fifth wheel and pintle hooks) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MQ MEAT CO | 3530824 | IL | 1 |
| 2 | J MCGILL TRUCKING INC | 2086035 | MI | 1 |
| 3 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 1 |
| 4 | JOHN SCHOLTEN | 1534593 | MI | 1 |
| 5 | LUCAS AND SON'S TRUCKING LLC | 3719347 | MI | 1 |
| 6 | VERDUIN & SONS LLC | 1024009 | MI | 1 |
| 7 | MAX CARRIERS INC | 2184122 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | ABSOPURE WATER COMPANY LLC | 2988150 | MI | 1 |
| 10 | EXXEL CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION | 2786617 | MI | 1 |
| 11 | CLASSIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 374735 | MI | 1 |
| 12 | ALTA CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LLC | 3132703 | MI | 1 |
| 13 | TRUCK SERVICES INC | 434818 | MI | 1 |
| 14 | STAN KOCH & SONS TRUCKING INC | 146060 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | ALTERNATIVE MECHANICAL LLC | 2420444 | MI | 1 |
| 16 | DIAMOND DRILLING & SUPPLY COMPANY | 425773 | MI | 1 |
| 17 | NABORLY EXPEDITING LLC | 3103104 | OH | 1 |
| 18 | KAMPS WOOD SAHVINGS AND REFUSE DISPOSAL INC | 1586500 | MI | 1 |
| 19 | QUALITY PAVING CO INC | 1720840 | MI | 1 |
| 20 | ALPONT TRANSPORTATION LLC | 819614 | PA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
46 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)