UPTON RD
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 67 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
UPTON RD 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 67 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 64 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.7. The out-of-service rate is 6.0%, 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 51 citations, followed by Speeding 6-10 mph over limit (17 citations). A total of 30 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
67 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
30 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 | 51 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 4 | 393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 387.301A | 387.301A | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC | 75786 | MI | 3 |
| 2 | MOON STAR EXPRESS LLC | 646835 | MI | 2 |
| 3 | PIONEER GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC | 1374401 | MI | 1 |
| 4 | ALTOM CANADA ULC | 2983515 | ON | 1 |
| 5 | URS MIDWEST LLC | 790261 | MI | 1 |
| 6 | FREDERICK C GINGERICH | 1612543 | MO | 1 |
| 7 | MARY TRUCKING INC | 3086134 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | JVR TRANSPORT LLC | 2537454 | IN | 1 |
| 9 | OVIE SERVICES INC | 1945372 | MI | 1 |
| 10 | T A X INC | 1675913 | NM | 1 |
| 11 | MM KOKH LOGISTICS INC | 3674171 | PA | 1 |
| 12 | ALL CITY TOWING LLC | 2133736 | WI | 1 |
| 13 | ANGEL SPIRIT INC | 2882215 | NJ | 1 |
| 14 | EVERLAST ROOFING INC | 701453 | PA | 1 |
| 15 | FBM LOGISTICS LLC | 1052526 | CA | 1 |
| 16 | VGONZALEZ TRUCKING LLC | 3213924 | FL | 1 |
| 17 | LIQUID FEED TRANSPORT INC | 1850022 | IN | 1 |
| 18 | MICHIGAN GROWER PRODUCTS | 343104 | MI | 1 |
| 19 | GOLDEN TREE TRUCKING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 3498092 | MI | 1 |
| 20 | OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC | 201752 | TN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
67 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)