MELDRUM
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 637 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MELDRUM 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 637 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 482 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 14.9%, 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 99 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (35 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
637 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 99 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 23 | 65.7% |
| 3 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 25 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 17 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 15 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| 13 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 9 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.9AA2 | 392.9AA2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 39 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 41 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 45 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLINCH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | 487665 | TN | 14 |
| 2 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF KENTUCKY INC | 1593272 | KY | 5 |
| 3 | JONES TRUCK & EQUIPMENT LLC | 2349810 | KY | 4 |
| 4 | F F & L CONSTRUCTION INC | 716786 | KY | 4 |
| 5 | TCI CONTRACTING OF KENTUCKY | 2955493 | OH | 4 |
| 6 | FULL-O-PEP TRANSIT LLC | 1004177 | IN | 4 |
| 7 | JESSEE CONTRACTING LLC | 2273738 | VA | 4 |
| 8 | APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 1673204 | VA | 4 |
| 9 | J R PARTIN TRUCKING LLC | 658444 | TN | 4 |
| 10 | COMBS EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC | 3087475 | KY | 3 |
| 11 | GREEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCORPORATED | 311534 | KY | 3 |
| 12 | BROOKSIDE STONE LLC | 3663872 | KY | 3 |
| 13 | VICKERY TRANSPORTATION INC | 978059 | OH | 3 |
| 14 | RODGER BOATRIGHT | 496001 | TN | 3 |
| 15 | R & M WHOLESALE INC | 779861 | TN | 3 |
| 16 | ESTEPP ENERGY LLC | 3071468 | KY | 3 |
| 17 | E & M FAMILY FARMS TRANSPORT LLC | 2383042 | KY | 3 |
| 18 | ALSCO INC | 324244 | UT | 3 |
| 19 | KENTUCKY HAULING INC | 140261 | KY | 3 |
| 20 | SHORT MOUNTAIN TRUCKING INC | 370744 | TN | 3 |
Recent Inspections
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