WALTON
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 1,182 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WALTON 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 1,182 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 3, 2026.
A total of 997 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.8. The out-of-service rate is 25.5%, 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 195 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (62 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,182 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 | 195 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 62 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 5 | 9.3% |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 26 | 49.1% |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 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 | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 4 | 12.9% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 23 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 18 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 16 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 4 | 28.6% |
| 34 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 13 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 35 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 36 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| 39 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 12 | 10 | 83.3% |
| 41 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 42 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 45 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| 46 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 11 |
| 2 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC | 190180 | PA | 9 |
| 3 | COMPLETE TRUCK SERVICE | 2908536 | KY | 8 |
| 4 | SHAPE MANUFACTURING INC | 545355 | KY | 7 |
| 5 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 5 |
| 6 | LAVALLE TRANSPORTATION INC | 575205 | NY | 5 |
| 7 | PGT TRUCKING INC | 192897 | PA | 5 |
| 8 | SKY EGGROLL MIX LLC | 2457947 | OH | 4 |
| 9 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 4 |
| 10 | CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | IA | 4 |
| 11 | THE EXPEDITING CO INC | 389839 | OH | 4 |
| 12 | HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC | 41216 | TN | 4 |
| 13 | D G LOGISTICS LLC | 852587 | TN | 4 |
| 14 | CLEAN EARTH SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS INC | 1348411 | MN | 4 |
| 15 | MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC | 215732 | MI | 4 |
| 16 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 4 |
| 17 | OAKLEY TRANSPORT INC | 281321 | FL | 3 |
| 18 | ONE NATION TRANS INC | 2993207 | MI | 3 |
| 19 | BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 92693 | GA | 3 |
| 20 | GOFAST LLC | 2779853 | KY | 3 |
Recent Inspections
1,182 inspections at this site (page 1 of 48)