COLDWATER SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 1,451 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COLDWATER 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 1,451 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 1,032 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 51.8%, 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 Tires/tubes - general defects (Vehicle Maintenance) with 332 citations, followed by Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (194 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,451 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 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 332 | 330 | 99.4% |
| 2 | 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 | 194 | 187 | 96.4% |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 190 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 96 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 78 | 20 | 25.6% |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 64 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 48 | 94.1% |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 36 | 92.3% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 32 | 88.9% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 7 | 25.0% |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 2 | 8.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| 26 | 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 | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| 28 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 30 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 3 | 20.0% |
| 34 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 44 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC | 3222281 | MI | 24 |
| 2 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 16 |
| 3 | STONE TRANSPORT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 300960 | MI | 15 |
| 4 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 10 |
| 5 | DAILLEY FREIGHT SERVICES & CONSULTING LTD | 2589314 | ON | 8 |
| 6 | RTS HOLDINGS LLC | 2365308 | MA | 8 |
| 7 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 7 |
| 8 | PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | AR | 7 |
| 9 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 7 |
| 10 | MAC R BEHNKE RENTALS LTD | 1088598 | MI | 7 |
| 11 | WIDER GROUP INC | 2567961 | IN | 6 |
| 12 | D & D LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 3313546 | IN | 6 |
| 13 | REILLEY TRUCKING INC | 548038 | IN | 6 |
| 14 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 6 |
| 15 | PIPER TRUCKING AND LEASING LLC | 776148 | OH | 6 |
| 16 | KIMBERLEY TRANSPORT LLC | 2778747 | OH | 5 |
| 17 | DIRECT FREIGHT LLC | 2876819 | MI | 5 |
| 18 | MOON STAR EXPRESS LLC | 646835 | MI | 5 |
| 19 | DBC ENTERPRISES INC | 418669 | MI | 5 |
| 20 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 5 |
Recent Inspections
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