RT. 301 SCALEHOUSE
Roadside inspection site in Delaware • 78 inspections on record
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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.126(b) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 2 | REITHOFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC | 345311 | FL | 2 |
| 3 | SAMUEL CORALUZZO CO INC | 156123 | NJ | 2 |
| 4 | THOMPSON MAHOGANY COMPANY | 762061 | SC | 2 |
| 5 | JBO TRANSPORT LLC | 2537803 | MD | 2 |
| 6 | BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL LLC | 1092543 | OK | 1 |
| 7 | SMX INC | 313385 | ID | 1 |
| 8 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 9 | SUNSTATE CARRIERS INC | 947398 | FL | 1 |
| 10 | GILLESPIE & SON INC | 131237 | MD | 1 |
| 11 | AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC | 3066495 | PA | 1 |
| 12 | AMAZING TRANSPORT LLC | 1429483 | FL | 1 |
| 13 | T RICH TRANSPORT LLC | 3868996 | MD | 1 |
| 14 | MIGWAY INC | 2328470 | NC | 1 |
| 15 | NATIONAL VAN LINES INC | 76628 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | L PRINCE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3438606 | NJ | 1 |
| 17 | FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL LLC | 2846152 | GA | 1 |
| 18 | LEE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC | 907709 | NJ | 1 |
| 19 | BOND TRANSIT INC | 2312547 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC | 267846 | PA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
78 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)