PENDLETON
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 51 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PENDLETON 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 51 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 47 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 9.8%, 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 4 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (2 citations). A total of 36 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
51 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
36 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 5 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.9AA2 | 392.9AA2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.86(a)(4) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.65C-FNS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.82A1 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PREMIER AG CO-OP INC | 260330 | IN | 2 |
| 2 | SHELBY COUNTY FARM BUREAU COOP INC | 436914 | IN | 2 |
| 3 | HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC | 1396303 | KY | 2 |
| 4 | TANDY'S TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC | 626368 | IN | 2 |
| 5 | NATIONAL ONDEMAND INC | 3228453 | NC | 1 |
| 6 | 2-J SUPPLY COMPANY INC | 473238 | OH | 1 |
| 7 | CORKEN STEEL | 358675 | KY | 1 |
| 8 | SKYWORKS LLC | 855664 | NY | 1 |
| 9 | ALFA LOGISTICS GROUP CORPORATION | 3871899 | OH | 1 |
| 10 | SHELBY PROPANE PLUS LLC | 831847 | KY | 1 |
| 11 | MIDWEST STRIPING LLC | 4140326 | OH | 1 |
| 12 | MONOPHASE LLC | 2938405 | OH | 1 |
| 13 | SOUTHEAST POWER CORPORATION | 198307 | FL | 1 |
| 14 | EASTGATE VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT CORP | 2010297 | KY | 1 |
| 15 | RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 868454 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | DANCER TRUCKING LLC | 3045923 | KY | 1 |
| 17 | THREE B LLC | 2262963 | KY | 1 |
| 18 | RELAY EXPRESS INC | 282155 | OH | 1 |
| 19 | SUBURBAN PROPANE LP | 214695 | NJ | 1 |
| 20 | PROSPECT PROPANE | 2390291 | KY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
51 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)