RANSON
Roadside inspection site in West Virginia • 21 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RANSON is a roadside inspection location in West Virginia where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 21 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 8, 2023.
A total of 21 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 19.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 8 citations, followed by USDOT number not displayed (3 citations). A total of 25 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
21 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
25 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 5 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNYDER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 346169 | WV | 1 |
| 2 | COMPLETE HOME SERVICES INC | 902863 | MD | 1 |
| 3 | GREEN VILLAGE CONCRETE | 1074757 | VA | 1 |
| 4 | RUFIN TRUCKING LLC | 2634191 | NC | 1 |
| 5 | BERKELEY CLUB BEVERAGES INC | 51359 | WV | 1 |
| 6 | CHRISTOPHER GASKINS | 1217963 | WV | 1 |
| 7 | WIL-SITES TRUCK LINES LLC | 1210896 | OH | 1 |
| 8 | DB TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3108000 | VA | 1 |
| 9 | THOMPSONGAS LLC | 2812287 | MD | 1 |
| 10 | A C AND T CO INC | 180459 | MD | 1 |
| 11 | STAR CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS INC | 553753 | VA | 1 |
| 12 | G E DAVIS TRUCKING LLC | 345248 | WV | 1 |
| 13 | BROTHERS EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC | 3981054 | MD | 1 |
| 14 | J & W TRUCKING LLC | 3501191 | WV | 1 |
| 15 | ROADWAY AUTO TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3335213 | VA | 1 |
| 16 | J P TRUCKING INC | 777396 | WV | 1 |
| 17 | SMOOT'S LLC | 1227127 | WV | 1 |
| 18 | VIRGINIA GROUND WORKS LLC | 2282659 | WV | 1 |
| 19 | TRACY R ROBISON | 1285970 | WV | 1 |
| 20 | MASTERDRY LLC | 2559219 | WV | 1 |
Recent Inspections
21 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)