I-40
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 376 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
I-40 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 376 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2025.
A total of 338 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 10.4%, 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 57 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (7 citations). A total of 94 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
376 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
94 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 | 57 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 4 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 9 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 12 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 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 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 6 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 5 |
| 3 | PEMBERTON TRUCK LINES INC | 234913 | TN | 4 |
| 4 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 4 |
| 5 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 3 |
| 6 | PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | AR | 2 |
| 7 | PARMAN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2307427 | TN | 2 |
| 8 | CHARLES BAILEY TRUCKING INC | 325486 | TN | 2 |
| 9 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 2 |
| 10 | EAGLE CARRIER LLC | 2974614 | IN | 2 |
| 11 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
| 12 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 2 |
| 13 | FREIGHTSOL LLC | 2154826 | TX | 2 |
| 14 | BIG G EXPRESS INC | 580685 | TN | 2 |
| 15 | DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING INC | 50467 | TN | 2 |
| 16 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 2 |
| 17 | RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC | 2097834 | NC | 2 |
| 18 | TITUS TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 306971 | TX | 2 |
| 19 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 2 |
| 20 | ROANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 652055 | TN | 2 |
Recent Inspections
376 inspections at this site (page 1 of 16)