E/B SCALES

Roadside inspection site in Mississippi • 17 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 11.8%
Total Inspections
17
OOS Rate
11.8%
OOS Inspections
2
Unique Carriers
17
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
0.8
Name
E/B SCALES
State
Mississippi (MS)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
17
OOS Rate
11.8%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Feb 5, 2024

About This Inspection Site

E/B SCALES is a roadside inspection location in Mississippi where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 17 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 5, 2024.

A total of 17 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 11.8%, 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 Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 2 citations, followed by Steering system components worn (2 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

17 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

11 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
2393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance20
3396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
4393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
5393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
6393.207(f)Air suspension pressure lossVehicle Maintenance10
7393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damagedVehicle Maintenance10
8392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving10
9391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)Driver Fitness10
10395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)Hours of Service11100.0%
11177.823(a)Movement of damaged hazmat packagesHazardous Materials10

Top Carriers Inspected

17 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

17 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago