ROADSIDE..
Roadside inspection site in Ohio • 261 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROADSIDE.. is a roadside inspection location in Ohio where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 261 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 26, 2024.
A total of 222 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 13.0%, 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 53 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (32 citations). A total of 45 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
261 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
45 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 6 | 11.3% |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 6 | 19.4% |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| 10 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 15 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 19 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 21 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 9 |
| 2 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 7 |
| 3 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 5 |
| 4 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 5 |
| 5 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 4 |
| 6 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | IA | 3 |
| 7 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 3 |
| 8 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 3 |
| 9 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 2 |
| 10 | AMERICAN REFINING GROUP INC | 215284 | PA | 2 |
| 11 | IGS TRANS INC | 2177711 | IL | 2 |
| 12 | 48FORTY SOLUTIONS LLC | 1200996 | TX | 2 |
| 13 | UACL LOGISTICS LLC | 41208 | MI | 2 |
| 14 | GREIF PACKAGING LLC | 1295725 | OH | 2 |
| 15 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 2 |
| 16 | COASTAL TRANSPORT LLC | 2326130 | OH | 2 |
| 17 | NAPA TRANSPORTATION INC | 446997 | PA | 1 |
| 18 | DMT SERVICES INC | 464865 | AR | 1 |
| 19 | ERIC M THOMPSON TRUCKING LLC | 1188634 | OH | 1 |
| 20 | US COMMERCIAL FREIGHT INC | 1858362 | NY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
261 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)