MIDDLESBORO
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 464 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MIDDLESBORO 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 464 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 386 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 20.5%, 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 134 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (40 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
464 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 | 134 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 22 | 55.0% |
| 3 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 31 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 27 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| 9 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 395.8F4-HOSM | 395.8F4-HOSM | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.9AA2 | 392.9AA2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 43 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 50 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 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 | 11 |
| 2 | LEWIS TRANSPORT INC | 225330 | KY | 5 |
| 3 | J R PARTIN TRUCKING LLC | 658444 | TN | 5 |
| 4 | SHORT MOUNTAIN TRUCKING INC | 370744 | TN | 5 |
| 5 | JOVIDA ENTERPRISE LLC | 1109539 | VA | 4 |
| 6 | KENTUCKY HAULING INC | 140261 | KY | 4 |
| 7 | QUALITY TOWING LLC | 2296920 | TN | 4 |
| 8 | THOMAS CHARLES | 2448186 | TN | 3 |
| 9 | PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO OF CORBIN KY INC | 235084 | KY | 3 |
| 10 | WARNER FERTILIZER CO INC | 284003 | KY | 3 |
| 11 | HARLAN SEPTIC INC | 1129709 | KY | 3 |
| 12 | COMPLETE CARE TREE REMOVAL INC | 3345781 | TN | 3 |
| 13 | DUNCAN OIL TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 1764456 | OH | 2 |
| 14 | WILLIAM MAXWELL ROOFING | 3015411 | TN | 2 |
| 15 | GLEYSI'S DELIVERY SERVICES LLC | 3754867 | KY | 2 |
| 16 | KENTUCKY EAGLE INC | 139219 | KY | 2 |
| 17 | WILLIAM FUSON | 1613970 | KY | 2 |
| 18 | TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC | 90882 | NC | 2 |
| 19 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 2 |
| 20 | BARTON CONTRACTING & EXCAVATION LLC | 3560410 | KY | 2 |
Recent Inspections
464 inspections at this site (page 1 of 19)