SCALES
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 18 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SCALES 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 18 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Oct 8, 2025.
A total of 18 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 22.2%, 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 3 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (2 citations). A total of 21 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
18 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
21 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.207A | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 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% |
| 15 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
18 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAIEI TRADING-CHICAGO-CO INC | 1070122 | IL | 1 |
| 2 | BETTER4 | 4360930 | IL | 1 |
| 3 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 1 |
| 4 | BOBAK SAUSAGE COMPANY | 1194629 | IL | 1 |
| 5 | WM J CASSIDY TIRE & AUTO SUPPLY CO | 2974782 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | ISOLA IMPORTS INC | 1108970 | IL | 1 |
| 7 | BOSTAN EXPRESS INC | 3039860 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | LADA TRANS INC | 2998381 | IN | 1 |
| 9 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 1 |
| 10 | HD GROUP LOGISTICS LLC | 4012398 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | FISCHER MOTORSPORTS LLC | 3719185 | MO | 1 |
| 12 | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY | 316596 | AL | 1 |
| 13 | BEYOND DISTRIBUTION INC | 2898116 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | DOT TRANSPORTATION INC | 424023 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC | 1203339 | CO | 1 |
| 16 | CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | 277907 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | CREECH LOGISTICS INC | 1541520 | MO | 1 |
| 18 | GALATA RUGS LLC | 3868100 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
18 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)