PETERSBURG VA
Roadside inspection site in Virginia • 2,708 inspections on record
OOS Rate: 21.4%
Total Inspections
2,708
OOS Rate
21.4%
OOS Inspections
579
Unique Carriers
2,013
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
2.1
Name
PETERSBURG VA
State
Virginia (VA)
Facility Type
—
Total Inspections
2,708
OOS Rate
21.4%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 27, 2026
About This Inspection Site
PETERSBURG 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 2,708 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 2,013 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 21.4%, 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 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Hours of Service) with 416 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (188 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,708 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 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 416 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 188 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours of Service | 147 | 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 | 138 | 138 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 136 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 128 | 12 | 9.4% |
| 7 | 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours of Service | 123 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 122 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 107 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 102 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 99 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 92 | 4 | 4.3% |
| 14 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 91 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 90 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 86 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 84 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 82 | 82 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 79 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 66 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 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 | 63 | 63 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 54 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 53 | 11 | 20.8% |
| 28 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 47 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 23 | 54.8% |
| 34 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 40 | 6 | 15.0% |
| 36 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 39 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 39 | 32 | 82.1% |
| 40 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 37 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 36 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 36 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 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 | 33 | 30 | 90.9% |
| 50 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 32 | 1 | 3.1% |
Showing 1–50 of 100
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | AL | 20 |
| 2 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 16 |
| 3 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 16 |
| 4 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 15 |
| 5 | J H O C INC | 282577 | GA | 15 |
| 6 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 13 |
| 7 | CME TRANSCO LLC | 1080997 | IN | 12 |
| 8 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 11 |
| 9 | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | 125550 | IN | 10 |
| 10 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 9 |
| 11 | PERDUE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | 204935 | MD | 9 |
| 12 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 9 |
| 13 | MACHINE & WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY | 108607 | NC | 8 |
| 14 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 8 |
| 15 | EPES TRANSPORT SYSTEM LLC | 120195 | NC | 8 |
| 16 | BRANSCOME OPERATING LLC | 777895 | VA | 8 |
| 17 | GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP | 913300 | OK | 8 |
| 18 | PARKER OIL COMPANY INC | 10311 | VA | 8 |
| 19 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 8 |
| 20 | LINDE INC | 332037 | NY | 8 |
Recent Inspections
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