READING PA
Roadside inspection site in Pennsylvania • 233 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
READING PA 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 233 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 2, 2026.
A total of 200 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 7.7%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 20 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (15 citations). A total of 69 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
233 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
69 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 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 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 21 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 23 | 390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-HOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 39 | 390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 7 |
| 2 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 3 |
| 3 | HOLLENBAUGH'S TRASH & RECYCLING LLC | 2308984 | PA | 3 |
| 4 | SYSTEM FREIGHT INC | 143155 | NJ | 3 |
| 5 | J W DIDADO ELECTRIC LLC | 1511271 | OH | 3 |
| 6 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 3 |
| 7 | KLINES TRUCKING INC | 1237486 | PA | 2 |
| 8 | J P EXPRESS SERVICE INC | 511440 | NY | 2 |
| 9 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 10 | WATKINS LANDSCAPING SERVICES LLC | 4145640 | PA | 2 |
| 11 | DELAWARE VALLEY CONTRACTORS INC | 525249 | PA | 2 |
| 12 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 2 |
| 13 | GOODWILL KEYSTONE AREA | 1184085 | PA | 2 |
| 14 | ASHLEY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 546240 | FL | 2 |
| 15 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 2 |
| 16 | SANTO DAVID CORPORATION | 2117856 | PA | 2 |
| 17 | SOLID WASTE SERVICES INC | 454743 | PA | 2 |
| 18 | SHIVE SERVICES LLC | 4104088 | PA | 2 |
| 19 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 2 |
| 20 | GROCERY HAULERS INC | 507644 | NJ | 2 |
Recent Inspections
233 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)