I-81 SOUTHBOUND WEIGH STATION
Roadside inspection site in Pennsylvania • 702 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
I-81 SOUTHBOUND WEIGH STATION is a roadside inspection location in Pennsylvania where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 702 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 4, 2026.
A total of 590 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 27.8%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 95 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (69 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
702 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 | 95 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 69 | 6 | 8.7% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 15 | 48.4% |
| 6 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 10 | 38.5% |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 17 | 65.4% |
| 13 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 24 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| 26 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| 33 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 12 | 10 | 83.3% |
| 36 | 393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 4 | 36.4% |
| 38 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| 46 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 15 |
| 2 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 6 |
| 3 | FRANZOSA TRUCKING CO INC | 805669 | PA | 6 |
| 4 | COUNTY WASTE OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC | 2173345 | PA | 6 |
| 5 | WASTE REDUCTION RECYCLING AND TRANSFER INC | 2365733 | PA | 4 |
| 6 | J D TRUCKING INC | 278433 | PA | 4 |
| 7 | GILCHRIST TRUCKING LLC | 3390973 | PA | 4 |
| 8 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA INC | 344050 | PA | 4 |
| 9 | STAIMAN RECYCLING CORP | 956230 | PA | 3 |
| 10 | COOPER-BOOTH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LP | 1169358 | PA | 3 |
| 11 | BRT INC | 248932 | PA | 3 |
| 12 | TRUCK ONE INC | 203287 | OH | 3 |
| 13 | JLE INDUSTRIES LLC | 2303143 | PA | 3 |
| 14 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 3 |
| 15 | ARSENBERGER TRUCKING COMPANY | 261279 | PA | 3 |
| 16 | MJEE LOGISTICS LLC | 4130086 | PA | 3 |
| 17 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 3 |
| 18 | NOVA LINES INC | 2559423 | IL | 3 |
| 19 | MCCARTHY TIRE SERVICE CO INC | 228507 | PA | 3 |
| 20 | DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC | 834001 | PA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
702 inspections at this site (page 1 of 29)