DAHLGREN VA
Roadside inspection site in Virginia • 337 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DAHLGREN VA is a roadside inspection location in Virginia where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 337 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 12, 2026.
A total of 245 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 49 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (48 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
337 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 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 48 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 2 | 10.0% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 13 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 10 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 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 | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.201BI-MC | 390.201BI-MC | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VTC BOUSUM BUYER LLC | 587997 | PA | 21 |
| 2 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 15 |
| 3 | MARVA MARBLE TRUCKING LLC | 3028474 | VA | 5 |
| 4 | UP-TO-DATE LAUNDRY | 336301 | MD | 3 |
| 5 | WILKINSON LANDSCAPING LLC | 3324171 | MD | 3 |
| 6 | TRITON METALS INC | 1231891 | MD | 3 |
| 7 | THOMPSON TRUCKING INC | 263863 | VA | 3 |
| 8 | HASH CONSTRUCTION INC | 521129 | MD | 3 |
| 9 | MID ATLANTIC ROOFING SUPPLY NORFOLK LLC | 4019659 | VA | 3 |
| 10 | BENNY'S TRANSPORT SERVICE LLC | 3447592 | MD | 3 |
| 11 | E & F LANDSCAPING LLC | 1953360 | MD | 3 |
| 12 | ROBERT MAURICE LUMPKINS | 458263 | MD | 3 |
| 13 | FOWLER HAULING AND HOME DELIVERY LLC | 2565378 | VA | 3 |
| 14 | MATTHEW DYSON | 1846577 | MD | 3 |
| 15 | ZYMCO HAULING LLC | 3292469 | MD | 3 |
| 16 | HOME DELIVERY ENTERPRISES INC | 797066 | MD | 2 |
| 17 | GAEL LLC | 3195474 | MD | 2 |
| 18 | KRJ HAULING LLC | 3201217 | VA | 2 |
| 19 | NEW RESTORATION AND RECOVERY SERVICES LLC | 2034929 | NC | 2 |
| 20 | WITTMAN WHARF SEAFOOD LLC | 3062679 | MD | 2 |
Recent Inspections
337 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)