PADUCAH
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 301 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PADUCAH 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 301 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 17, 2026.
A total of 266 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 15.3%, 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 Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (Unsafe Driving) with 158 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (118 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
301 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 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 158 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 118 | 2 | 1.7% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 7 | 12.1% |
| 4 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 8 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
| 11 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 14 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 16 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TA | 390.21TA | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 22 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8E | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 24 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 28 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 44 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 50 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 5 |
| 2 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 4 |
| 3 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 4 | CENTRAL PAVING CO OF PADUCAH | 646069 | KY | 3 |
| 5 | LUX LIMOUSINE & TRANSPORT LLC | 4127913 | KY | 3 |
| 6 | NEWTON ROLL-OFF DUMPSTERS LLC | 3659821 | KY | 3 |
| 7 | 1ST TIRE & WHEEL INC | 527005 | MO | 2 |
| 8 | JIM SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC | 647995 | KY | 2 |
| 9 | JAMES E MOTT JR | 1629694 | KY | 2 |
| 10 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 839281 | TN | 2 |
| 11 | LANE'S MOBILE JOHN INC | 429677 | KY | 2 |
| 12 | RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC | 1873218 | CA | 2 |
| 13 | COLE LUMBER COMPANY INC | 87929 | KY | 2 |
| 14 | BOBBY AND RICKY BROOKSHIRE | 1122284 | KY | 2 |
| 15 | HC TRANSPORT INC | 726855 | OH | 2 |
| 16 | RABBIT RUN TRANSPORT | 3913600 | KY | 2 |
| 17 | GUTTER BOYZ OF KENTUCKY LLC | 4093681 | KY | 2 |
| 18 | CW TRUCKING | 2034747 | IL | 2 |
| 19 | B & N TRUCKING LLC | 3312932 | KY | 2 |
| 20 | PEPSI MIDAMERICA | 94237 | IL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
301 inspections at this site (page 1 of 13)