ROADSIDE
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 1,324 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROADSIDE is a roadside inspection location in Montana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 1,324 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 16, 2024.
A total of 940 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 11.9%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 158 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (151 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,324 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 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 158 | 29 | 18.4% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 151 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 19 | 46.3% |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 13 | 33.3% |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 9 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 23 | 8 | 34.8% |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 3 | 15.0% |
| 12 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 18 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 13 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 26 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 30 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 33 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 38 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 39 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 41 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 42 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 46 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 47 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 50 | 395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHT SPEED LOGISTICS INC | 871373 | AB | 12 |
| 2 | RIG LOGISTICS INC | 1704436 | AB | 12 |
| 3 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 11 |
| 4 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 9 |
| 5 | LOBLAWS INC | 2424455 | AB | 8 |
| 6 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 8 |
| 7 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 7 |
| 8 | PREMIUM FREIGHT LOGISTICS INC | 3140310 | AB | 7 |
| 9 | TRANSWORLD XPRESS INC | 2526047 | BC | 7 |
| 10 | ROVER CARRIER LIMITED | 2939858 | AB | 7 |
| 11 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 7 |
| 12 | GENCONIAN'S TRANSPORT INC | 2643394 | AB | 7 |
| 13 | NORTH COAST TRUCKING LTD | 1114669 | BC | 6 |
| 14 | GRACE ROAD LINES LTD | 1654886 | AB | 6 |
| 15 | A M A N LOGISTICS LTD | 355369 | BC | 6 |
| 16 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 6 |
| 17 | 4TRACKS LTD | 2038848 | MB | 6 |
| 18 | WAGON WHEEL XPRESS LTD | 3472233 | AB | 6 |
| 19 | CTX LOGISTICS INC | 1208372 | AB | 6 |
| 20 | GLACIER LAKE SAND AND GRAVEL INC | 2434868 | MT | 5 |
Recent Inspections
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