SCALE 20
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 135 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SCALE 20 is a roadside inspection location in Illinois where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 135 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 25, 2026.
A total of 109 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 20.7%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 23 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (13 citations). A total of 61 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
135 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
61 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 7 | 30.4% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 4 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 10 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 18 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 20 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 24 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.70B1II | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.203B | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOT TRANSPORTATION INC | 424023 | IL | 16 |
| 2 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 3 |
| 3 | TRI-COUNTY TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC | 369012 | MO | 2 |
| 4 | PRAIRIELAND FS INC | 1558531 | IL | 2 |
| 5 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 2 |
| 6 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 2 |
| 7 | MID-AMERICAN GLASS INC | 320538 | IA | 2 |
| 8 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 2 |
| 9 | PIKE COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY | 2060964 | IL | 2 |
| 10 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
| 11 | 3 - D LEASING INC | 1154100 | IL | 2 |
| 12 | CLARENCE E EVANS JR | 1537449 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | SHAW TRANSPORT INC | 188556 | GA | 1 |
| 14 | WOODY BOGLER TRUCKING COMPANY | 452325 | MO | 1 |
| 15 | WESTERN FLYER EXPRESS LLC | 658909 | OK | 1 |
| 16 | LYNCH FAMILY COMPANIES INC | 227663 | IA | 1 |
| 17 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 18 | SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC | 1157500 | MS | 1 |
| 19 | KW TRANSIT INC | 164218 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | R AND J GRAIN AND LIVESTOCK | 1127248 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
135 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)