NC 16
Roadside inspection site in North Carolina • 809 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NC 16 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 809 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 468 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 17.2%, 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 102 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (40 citations). A total of 99 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
809 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
99 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 102 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 23 | 57.5% |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 12 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| 17 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 18 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 28 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 30 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 31 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 38 | 385.325(c) | 385.325(c) | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 40 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 44 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 107.620B | 107.620B | Unknown | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BURKE INTERNATIONAL TOURS INC | 211037 | NC | 123 |
| 2 | MCHANSA TRUCKING INC | 576517 | NC | 15 |
| 3 | B & B TRANSPORT INC | 818900 | NC | 11 |
| 4 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC | 257768 | NC | 10 |
| 5 | MIDSTATE CONTRACTORS INC | 2503191 | NC | 9 |
| 6 | PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | 284383 | NC | 8 |
| 7 | SWTO LLC | 943113 | NC | 7 |
| 8 | J T RUSSELL & SONS INC | 421893 | NC | 7 |
| 9 | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC | 917152 | AZ | 6 |
| 10 | CLI TRANSPORT LP | 811465 | PA | 6 |
| 11 | SALEM CARRIERS INC | 229354 | NC | 5 |
| 12 | UST SELECT INC | 3299508 | SC | 5 |
| 13 | CAROLINA READY MIX LLC | 1779390 | NC | 5 |
| 14 | M PITTMAN ENTERPRISES LC | 1008530 | VA | 5 |
| 15 | SOUTHERN SITE WORKS & HAULING LLC | 3206323 | NC | 4 |
| 16 | TYSON FOODS INC | 3327 | AR | 4 |
| 17 | DANEX TRUCKING LLC | 3781636 | NC | 4 |
| 18 | JMJ ADVANTAGE GROUP LLC | 3365323 | NC | 4 |
| 19 | CAROLINA SEEDING INC | 937985 | NC | 4 |
| 20 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 4 |
Recent Inspections
809 inspections at this site (page 1 of 33)