NASA BUFFER ZONE
Roadside inspection site in Mississippi • 49 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NASA BUFFER ZONE is a roadside inspection location in Mississippi where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 49 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 16, 2025.
A total of 49 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 16.3%, 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 16 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (8 citations). A total of 39 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
49 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
39 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 | 16 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGJ TRANSPORTATION LLC | 917028 | TX | 1 |
| 2 | PAUL'S DOZER SERVICES LLC | 1459863 | MS | 1 |
| 3 | PRO TRANSPORT INC | 752774 | FL | 1 |
| 4 | SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION | 103547 | NJ | 1 |
| 5 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 1 |
| 6 | MYWAY EXPRESS LLC | 2066554 | PA | 1 |
| 7 | JLB CONTRACTORS LLC | 2936251 | MS | 1 |
| 8 | TRUCKS NATIONAL CORP | 3699346 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | SCOT'S TOWING LLC | 3284910 | MS | 1 |
| 10 | FLORIDA SHORES TRUCK CENTER | 1659438 | FL | 1 |
| 11 | TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS INC | 330295 | LA | 1 |
| 12 | VALFAIR CONSTRUCTION INC | 2968912 | TX | 1 |
| 13 | SOUTHERN INTERMODAL XPRESS LLC | 1605061 | AL | 1 |
| 14 | FERRARA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 1972988 | LA | 1 |
| 15 | GDV TRUCKING INC | 4155815 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | BASS CONCRETE LLC | 1541479 | LA | 1 |
| 17 | GULF COAST PRODUCE DIST INC | 949860 | MS | 1 |
| 18 | BAYOU METAL SUPPLY LLC | 1658712 | LA | 1 |
| 19 | WRENS TRUCKING LLC | 2952316 | MS | 1 |
| 20 | HONEY TRANSPORT INC | 29653 | FL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
49 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)