ROADSIDE...
Roadside inspection site in Ohio • 86 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 86 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 22, 2023.
A total of 81 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.7. The out-of-service rate is 23.3%, 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 28 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (21 citations). A total of 58 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
86 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
58 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 | 28 | 9 | 32.1% |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 3 | 18.8% |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 13 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 16 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 34 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 4 |
| 2 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 3 |
| 3 | THE DISTILLATA COMPANY | 300802 | OH | 1 |
| 4 | BROWNS TOWING & REPAIR INC | 2199093 | PA | 1 |
| 5 | FOUR LEGACY PAVING LLC | 3956025 | OH | 1 |
| 6 | ROYAL OAK RECYCLING -CLEVELAND INC | 1884571 | OH | 1 |
| 7 | BNT TRUCKING INC | 3815328 | KS | 1 |
| 8 | ACH TRANS INC | 3180654 | NJ | 1 |
| 9 | OHIO ROLL GRINDING INC | 362647 | OH | 1 |
| 10 | ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 242009 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | EIGHTEEN ROLLEN' TRANSPORT LLC | 3480024 | MI | 1 |
| 12 | SNYDER AND SON FARMS INC | 612093 | OH | 1 |
| 13 | CENTURY LINES INC | 229763 | OH | 1 |
| 14 | ROCK CAPITAL SOUND CORP | 446663 | OH | 1 |
| 15 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | LAURA DOCTOR | 2022731 | OH | 1 |
| 17 | KANG TRANSPORT INC | 2200175 | MI | 1 |
| 18 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 1 |
| 19 | CNT TRUCKING COMPANY | 2547254 | OH | 1 |
| 20 | MOSCO FREIGHT LINE INC | 3588036 | PA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
86 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)