540
Roadside inspection site in North Carolina • 217 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
540 is a roadside inspection location in North Carolina where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 217 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 156 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 21.7%, 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 without a CDL (Driver Fitness) with 15 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (13 citations). A total of 51 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
217 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
51 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 15 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 16 | 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 19 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 24 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 27 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 177.817E | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75B-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 390.21TA | 390.21TA | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA | 392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CREDENCE INCORPORATED | 3139804 | NC | 10 |
| 2 | DEL TORO CONCRETE WORKS INC | 2522158 | NC | 7 |
| 3 | DRUTRANSPORTINC | 3990858 | NC | 6 |
| 4 | CREDENCE TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 2844475 | NC | 5 |
| 5 | ISIDRO GUTIERREZ | 2537478 | NC | 4 |
| 6 | FSC II LLC | 2152492 | NC | 4 |
| 7 | BARNHILL CONTRACTING COMPANY | 83908 | NC | 4 |
| 8 | INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC | 2529605 | NC | 3 |
| 9 | CTC CORPORATION LLC | 4230085 | NC | 3 |
| 10 | MOLINA'S TREE SERVICE AND LANDSCAPING LLC | 3496409 | NC | 3 |
| 11 | LYONS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE LLC | 2469507 | NC | 3 |
| 12 | COVENANT TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 2494070 | NC | 2 |
| 13 | BENNETT HAULING LLC | 2466382 | NC | 2 |
| 14 | ALLIED CONCRETE AND MASONRY LLC | 3349716 | NC | 2 |
| 15 | A+ TREE AND CRANE SERVICES INC | 1066891 | NC | 2 |
| 16 | PACIFIC TRUCKING INC | 2401344 | NC | 2 |
| 17 | KB TRUCKING AND HAULING LLC | 2789210 | NC | 2 |
| 18 | FAB TRUCKING LLC | 2363801 | NC | 2 |
| 19 | OCMULGEE CONCRETE SERVICES INC | 2493401 | NC | 2 |
| 20 | BARNES HAULING COMPANY LLC | 3327442 | NC | 2 |
Recent Inspections
217 inspections at this site (page 1 of 9)