RT. 301 SCALEHOUSE

Roadside inspection site in Delaware • 78 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 44.9%
Total Inspections
78
OOS Rate
44.9%
OOS Inspections
35
Unique Carriers
72
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.0
Name
RT. 301 SCALEHOUSE
State
Delaware (DE)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
78
OOS Rate
44.9%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
May 16, 2024

About This Inspection Site

RT. 301 SCALEHOUSE is a roadside inspection location in Delaware where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 78 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 16, 2024.

A total of 72 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 44.9%, 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 Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 28 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (9 citations). A total of 22 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

78 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

22 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leakVehicle Maintenance2828100.0%
2393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance9555.6%
3392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving80
4393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance40
5396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
6393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
7393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposedVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
8393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance20
9396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance20
10393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance20
11395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service11100.0%
12393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missingVehicle Maintenance10
13393.126(b)Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehiclesVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
14393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
15393.51(c)Steering wheel free play excessiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
16393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
17393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance10
18395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functionalHours of Service11100.0%
19393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance10
20393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separationVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
21393.209(e)Power steering violationsVehicle Maintenance10
22393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10

Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

78 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago