BRADS
Roadside inspection site in Pennsylvania • 39 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BRADS is a roadside inspection location in Pennsylvania where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 39 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 27, 2026.
A total of 30 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 7.5. The out-of-service rate is 59.0%, meaning a significant portion 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 16 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (15 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
39 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-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 21 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 43 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA DIRECT LOGISTICS INC | 4174300 | PA | 6 |
| 2 | SOUTHWEST METALS LLC | 2355846 | PA | 3 |
| 3 | ASAP SERVICE COMPANY | 2828206 | PA | 2 |
| 4 | MARYLEE TRUCKING CORP | 3198747 | NJ | 2 |
| 5 | MEADOW LANDSCAPING INC | 2394796 | PA | 1 |
| 6 | VALLEY WASTE SOLUTIONS INC | 2131703 | PA | 1 |
| 7 | T21 TRUCKING INC | 3185112 | PA | 1 |
| 8 | MAX SERVICES CORP | 2860509 | NJ | 1 |
| 9 | Y & R TRANSPORT LLC | 4385470 | PA | 1 |
| 10 | GUANACO LOGISTICS LLC | 4016368 | NJ | 1 |
| 11 | COAST TO COAST CARRIER LLC | 4452829 | PA | 1 |
| 12 | TRES REYES TRUCKING LLC | 4186378 | PA | 1 |
| 13 | EZ FREIGHT SERVICE LLC | 3981171 | PA | 1 |
| 14 | JAMES E THOMAS | 1464923 | PA | 1 |
| 15 | LABELLA & SONS INC | 451920 | PA | 1 |
| 16 | JFA & SON TRUCKING LLC | 4244290 | PA | 1 |
| 17 | AGLIANO BROTHERS TRUCKING INC | 613208 | PA | 1 |
| 18 | EASTERN PA DUMPSTER SERVICE LLC | 4141848 | PA | 1 |
| 19 | BJR CORONEL CORP | 4289739 | NY | 1 |
| 20 | MEADOW CONTAINER INC | 3900001 | PA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
39 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)