MARTINSVILLE VA
Roadside inspection site in Virginia • 274 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MARTINSVILLE 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 274 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 244 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.0. The out-of-service rate is 28.8%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 86 citations, followed by Inoperative/defective brakes (36 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
274 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 | 86 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 36 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 8 | 29.6% |
| 7 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 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 | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 22 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 14 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 14.3% |
| 18 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 19 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.19TA | 390.19TA | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MID CAROLINA MASONRY INC | 2393203 | NC | 3 |
| 2 | SWTO LLC | 943113 | NC | 3 |
| 3 | NELSON FORD INC | 703235 | VA | 3 |
| 4 | DAVENPORT ENERGY LLC | 32551 | VA | 3 |
| 5 | MEJIA LLC | 4232571 | NC | 2 |
| 6 | PCPA INC | 3460536 | NC | 2 |
| 7 | KECK LOGGING & CHIPPING INC | 2342487 | NC | 2 |
| 8 | PILGRIM METAL AND CORE INC | 1556793 | NC | 2 |
| 9 | ROCK OUTDOORS LLC | 4150975 | NC | 2 |
| 10 | STONE BY LYNCH & DESIGN LLC | 2885279 | NC | 2 |
| 11 | RENTZ-EDEN OIL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3302425 | NC | 2 |
| 12 | A CERTIFIED TRUCKING LLC | 3299524 | KS | 2 |
| 13 | PREFERRED FURNITURE COMPONENTS INC | 331818 | NC | 2 |
| 14 | KEJA'EH ENTERPRISES LLC | 2131823 | VA | 2 |
| 15 | HILCO TRANSPORT INC | 328463 | NC | 2 |
| 16 | GILBERT ELECTRIC | 3571303 | NC | 2 |
| 17 | JACK'S TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICE LLC | 3485398 | NC | 2 |
| 18 | NEW SOUTH METALS LLC | 3650944 | VA | 2 |
| 19 | REVELS TURF AND TRACTOR LLC | 127569 | NC | 2 |
| 20 | THOMPSON TRUCKING INC | 263863 | VA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
274 inspections at this site (page 1 of 11)