WINCHESTER
Roadside inspection site in Kentucky • 1,132 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
WINCHESTER 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 1,132 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 820 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 14.5%, 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 312 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (52 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,132 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 | 312 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 52 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 50 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 9 | 21.4% |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 39 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.82A1 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 17 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 34 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| 41 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JADE ENTERPRISES INC | 2137078 | KY | 16 |
| 2 | KPS TRANSPORT LLC | 1324069 | KY | 12 |
| 3 | RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY INC | 333097 | OH | 9 |
| 4 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 9 |
| 5 | HILL DISTRIBUTING | 3224903 | KY | 8 |
| 6 | K C LOGISTICS INC | 347778 | MI | 8 |
| 7 | KEYSTOPS LLC | 131404 | KY | 7 |
| 8 | CLARK ENERGY PROPANE PLUS LLC | 791064 | KY | 6 |
| 9 | BYPASS RENTAL OF WINCHESTER INC | 939251 | KY | 6 |
| 10 | BUCHANAN CONTRACTING INCORPORATED | 2273121 | KY | 5 |
| 11 | UNCLE CHARLIES MEATS INC | 436863 | KY | 5 |
| 12 | GEORGE B STONE CO LLC | 377010 | KY | 5 |
| 13 | CARTY & CARTY INC | 86950 | KY | 5 |
| 14 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 5 |
| 15 | BLAZE ENTERPRISES LLC | 2632780 | KY | 5 |
| 16 | MY 3 SONS MOVING LLC | 2934159 | KY | 5 |
| 17 | P & R TRUCKING LLC | 931480 | KY | 5 |
| 18 | HARDY OIL CO INC | 255931 | KY | 5 |
| 19 | FAYETTE ELECTRICAL SERVICE INC | 1606881 | KY | 5 |
| 20 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 4 |
Recent Inspections
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