POWERS SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 309 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
POWERS 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 309 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 226 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 19.7%, 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 63 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (34 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
309 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 | 63 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| 14 | 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 | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 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 | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 24 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 25 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 32 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.116E-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 37 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 9 |
| 2 | WENDRICK'S TRUSS INC | 365334 | MI | 6 |
| 3 | NPE TRUCKING LLC | 3115016 | WI | 6 |
| 4 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 5 |
| 5 | UP PROPANE LLC | 114441 | MI | 5 |
| 6 | JAMIE R SPRIKS INC | 686769 | MI | 4 |
| 7 | DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC | 541227 | IL | 4 |
| 8 | ROEHL TRANSPORT INC | 74481 | WI | 4 |
| 9 | SUPERIOR SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC | 2142757 | MI | 3 |
| 10 | SWANSON SOLUTIONS LLC | 3341230 | WI | 3 |
| 11 | DELTA SANITATION INC | 1644283 | MI | 3 |
| 12 | UPPER PENINSULA TELEPHONE COMPANY | 465139 | MI | 3 |
| 13 | PERFORMANCE TRANSPORTATION CORP | 701915 | WI | 3 |
| 14 | A & C SAWDUST LLC | 247267 | WI | 3 |
| 15 | R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 978507 | MI | 3 |
| 16 | LALONDE TRUCKING OF MANISTIQUE INC | 3190850 | MI | 2 |
| 17 | FOUR SEASONS BEER DISTRIBUTORS INC | 350013 | MI | 2 |
| 18 | CREATIVE SIGN TRANSPORT LLC | 4130166 | WI | 2 |
| 19 | MINERICK TRUCKING INC | 452889 | MI | 2 |
| 20 | MANISTIQUE OIL CO INC | 264651 | MI | 2 |
Recent Inspections
309 inspections at this site (page 1 of 13)