SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Michigan • 14 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
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 14 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jul 8, 2025.
A total of 14 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 21.4%, 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 4 citations, followed by 390.21T(b) (2 citations). A total of 8 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
14 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
8 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEWT JONES JR | 1253582 | OH | 1 |
| 2 | PRO TRUCKING INC | 346263 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | VRC COMPANIES LLC | 429275 | TN | 1 |
| 4 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | WI | 1 |
| 5 | RELOCATORS TRANSPORT LLC | 4238797 | GA | 1 |
| 6 | LOWERY CORPORATION | 1075406 | MI | 1 |
| 7 | GFS TRANSPORT LLC | 175852 | MI | 1 |
| 8 | FREEDOM 1 LLC | 1575970 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | Q-LINE TRUCKING LTD | 592765 | SK | 1 |
| 10 | PRISTINE POOL AND SPA LLC | 2143035 | MI | 1 |
| 11 | KIVI BROS TRUCKING INC | 593718 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC | 525677 | MI | 1 |
| 13 | 715276 ONTARIO INC | 455384 | ON | 1 |
| 14 | WALMAC TRANSPORTATION LTD | 2455504 | NB | 1 |
Recent Inspections
14 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85156611 | Jul 8, 2025 | ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 80358001 | Dec 8, 2023 | PRO TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80358000 | Dec 8, 2023 | NEWT JONES JR | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80345288 | Dec 7, 2023 | VRC COMPANIES LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80345290 | Dec 7, 2023 | GFS TRANSPORT LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80345289 | Dec 7, 2023 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80333620 | Dec 6, 2023 | WALMAC TRANSPORTATION LTD | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80333615 | Dec 6, 2023 | Q-LINE TRUCKING LTD | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79535894 | Aug 29, 2023 | FREEDOM 1 LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79027199 | Jun 28, 2023 | RELOCATORS TRANSPORT LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79027201 | Jun 28, 2023 | LOWERY CORPORATION | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 79027181 | Jun 28, 2023 | PRISTINE POOL AND SPA LLC | Level 2 | 4 | OOS |
| 79027202 | Jun 28, 2023 | 715276 ONTARIO INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79027200 | Jun 28, 2023 | KIVI BROS TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |