CAMBRIDGE SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 59 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CAMBRIDGE SCALE is a roadside inspection location in Michigan where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 59 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 54 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 30.5%, 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 18 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (14 citations). A total of 72 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
59 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
72 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 | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 385.13(a)(2) | 385.13(a)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.70B1II-CDBL | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.8K2-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC | 3762335 | IL | 4 |
| 2 | LAKESIDE CONTRUCTION LLC | 3770915 | MI | 2 |
| 3 | STEVEN BORROR | 2961371 | OH | 2 |
| 4 | M&V FAST DELIVERY USA LLC | 4209758 | MI | 1 |
| 5 | STAR FLEET TRUCKING INC | 493424 | IN | 1 |
| 6 | K K CARGO INC | 3312043 | IL | 1 |
| 7 | HADDAD INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT INC | 171438 | MI | 1 |
| 8 | JADE TRUCKING LLC | 977258 | IN | 1 |
| 9 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 1 |
| 10 | HUNTER EXPRESS US INC | 2318362 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | JJD TRANSPORTATION INC | 4056909 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | GREIF PACKAGING LLC | 1295725 | OH | 1 |
| 13 | WILLBEE TRANSIT-MIX CO INC | 383409 | MI | 1 |
| 14 | ALLAN TRUCKING LLC | 2423735 | IN | 1 |
| 15 | RISING EXCAVATING INC | 701365 | MI | 1 |
| 16 | US LBM LOGISTICS LLC | 90308 | IN | 1 |
| 17 | E AND E DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 3951273 | MI | 1 |
| 18 | ACE FORWARDING INC | 659111 | MI | 1 |
| 19 | ROTHENBERGER COMPANY INC | 1700106 | MI | 1 |
| 20 | WHITNEY HAYES PASSINO LLC | 2052098 | MI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
59 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)