BENTON
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 59 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BENTON is a roadside inspection location in Kentucky where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 59 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 12, 2025.
A total of 53 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.4. The out-of-service rate is 59.3%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 49 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (20 citations). A total of 71 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
59 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
71 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 49 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 | 41.7% |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 383.25(a)(1) | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.82A1 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.209D-STBSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.21TA | 390.21TA | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.47D | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEST KENTUCKY LAND CLEARING & DEMOLITION | 4265039 | KY | 3 |
| 2 | STINSON PLUMBING LLC | 3286069 | KY | 3 |
| 3 | JIM SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC | 647995 | KY | 2 |
| 4 | BROADBAND OF INDIANA LLC | 2815089 | TN | 2 |
| 5 | LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES OF OHIO LLC | 1029241 | OH | 1 |
| 6 | WELCH CONCRETE PRODUCTS LLC | 520559 | KY | 1 |
| 7 | WCA WASTE CORPORATION | 775195 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | KEITH HARRIS FARMS | 1741773 | KY | 1 |
| 9 | BOULDER CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1694219 | MO | 1 |
| 10 | TARR & SONS PROJECTS | 4080998 | KY | 1 |
| 11 | FBM LOGISTICS LLC | 1052526 | CA | 1 |
| 12 | SWIFT ENVIRONMENTAL | 673618 | KY | 1 |
| 13 | JARVIS TREE SERVICE LLC | 1288729 | KY | 1 |
| 14 | MID-PARK INC | 468542 | KY | 1 |
| 15 | WEST KENTUCKY MOVING COMPANY | 3032133 | KY | 1 |
| 16 | THOMPSON PLUMBING LLC | 3515411 | KY | 1 |
| 17 | LARRY MARTIN | 656359 | KY | 1 |
| 18 | 1ST CLASS EXPRESS INC | 3225711 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | ENVIROVAC WASTE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC | 638551 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | DAVENPORT PAVING & SEALCOATING | 3018421 | KY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
59 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)