DOWNS BLVD
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 6 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DOWNS BLVD is a roadside inspection location in Tennessee where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 6 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 1, 2023.
A total of 6 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.7. The out-of-service rate is 50.0%, 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 4 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (3 citations). A total of 4 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
4 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 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
6 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 2 | MEALER TRUCKING LLC | 546014 | TN | 1 |
| 3 | VULCAN MATERIALS ASPHALT AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 226100 | AL | 1 |
| 4 | SPARTAN INDUSTRIES LLC | 3912533 | TN | 1 |
| 5 | H&H ASPHALT PAVING LLC | 3187128 | TN | 1 |
| 6 | TRI COUNTY PAVING | 2923558 | TX | 1 |
Recent Inspections
6 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79304855 | Aug 1, 2023 | SPARTAN INDUSTRIES LLC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 79304853 | Aug 1, 2023 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 79304816 | Aug 1, 2023 | VULCAN MATERIALS ASPHALT AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 79145822 | Jul 13, 2023 | TRI COUNTY PAVING | Level 1 | 2 | OOS |
| 78946605 | Jun 20, 2023 | MEALER TRUCKING LLC | Level 1 | 2 | OOS |
| 78797867 | Jun 1, 2023 | H&H ASPHALT PAVING LLC | Level 1 | 2 | OOS |