UNION
Roadside inspection site in North Carolina • 2,198 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
UNION 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 2,198 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 1,329 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 13.1%, 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 144 citations, followed by Coupling device/towing methods defective (101 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,198 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 144 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 88 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 85 | 10 | 11.8% |
| 5 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 79 | 69 | 87.3% |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 33 | 45.8% |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 37 | 71.2% |
| 8 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 48 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 28 | 8 | 28.6% |
| 11 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 27 | 5 | 18.5% |
| 12 | 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 16 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 19 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 15 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 14 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| 26 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 11 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 32 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours of Service | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 37 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 40 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 43 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 50 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 157 |
| 2 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 27 |
| 3 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 19 |
| 4 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 18 |
| 5 | HARRIS TEETER LLC | 16362 | NC | 16 |
| 6 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 15 |
| 7 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 15 |
| 8 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 15 |
| 9 | M PITTMAN ENTERPRISES LC | 1008530 | VA | 14 |
| 10 | MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC | 48104 | NC | 13 |
| 11 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 13 |
| 12 | BEST DEDICATED LLC | 1247640 | NC | 12 |
| 13 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 12 |
| 14 | EDWARDS WOOD PRODUCTS INC TRANSPORTATION | 206635 | NC | 11 |
| 15 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 11 |
| 16 | ROEHL TRANSPORT INC | 74481 | WI | 11 |
| 17 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 10 |
| 18 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | 1869112 | NC | 9 |
| 19 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 9 |
| 20 | BLUE MAX TRUCKING INC | 292091 | NC | 8 |
Recent Inspections
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