PENDLETON IN
Roadside inspection site in Indiana • 64 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PENDLETON IN is a roadside inspection location in Indiana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 64 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 47 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 9.4%, 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 ELD - driver tamper/disable (8 citations). A total of 48 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
64 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
48 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 4 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 9 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V AND S TRANSPORT INC | 703430 | IN | 5 |
| 2 | S AND H TRUCKING INC | 719251 | IN | 4 |
| 3 | MJ TRUCKING INC | 2104840 | IN | 4 |
| 4 | CRANE TRUCKING INC | 727690 | IN | 2 |
| 5 | NUTRITION 101 LLC | 3948723 | IN | 2 |
| 6 | HEAVY DUTY TRUCKING INC | 722460 | IN | 2 |
| 7 | B L BROWN CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION INC | 745070 | IN | 2 |
| 8 | GREENFIELD GRAVEL INC | 2584123 | IN | 2 |
| 9 | CMG TRUCKING INC | 1832870 | IN | 2 |
| 10 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC | 719463 | IN | 2 |
| 11 | DDM LOGISTICS INC | 1584683 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | WILLIAMS HAULING LLC | 1143012 | IN | 1 |
| 13 | JOT 13 TRANSLINE INC | 4214403 | IN | 1 |
| 14 | BROWNS OIL TRANSPORT LLC | 505638 | IN | 1 |
| 15 | HIGHWAY MATERIALS TRANSPORT LLC | 962768 | IN | 1 |
| 16 | DAVE TRUCKING LLC | 3791335 | TX | 1 |
| 17 | DORSETT TRUCKING LLC | 2448601 | MO | 1 |
| 18 | NITRO TRANSPORT LLC | 3461375 | ND | 1 |
| 19 | HAULEX LLC | 3564359 | IN | 1 |
| 20 | C & L FARMS LLC | 2271526 | IN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
64 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)