INTERSTATE 65
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 401 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INTERSTATE 65 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 401 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 24, 2025.
A total of 352 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 21.9%, 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 111 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (15 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
401 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 | 111 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| 3 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 4 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 5 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 7 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 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 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 47 | 393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC | 3221080 | MI | 8 |
| 2 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 5 |
| 3 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | AL | 5 |
| 4 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 5 | ACCELERATED COURIER INC | 245896 | TN | 3 |
| 6 | WHITE OAK TRANSPORTATION INC | 804716 | AL | 3 |
| 7 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 3 |
| 8 | TRANSCO LINES INC | 260968 | AR | 3 |
| 9 | ONLINE TRANSPORT INC | 848251 | IN | 3 |
| 10 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 2 |
| 11 | NALLS SPECIALIZED HAULING INC | 738256 | KY | 2 |
| 12 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
| 13 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 2 |
| 14 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 2 |
| 15 | B & T EXPRESS INC | 285442 | OH | 2 |
| 16 | CARTER LOGISTEED EXPRESS INC | 223337 | IN | 2 |
| 17 | FIRST EXPRESS INC | 557151 | TN | 2 |
| 18 | RE GARRISON TRUCKING INC | 95610 | AL | 2 |
| 19 | MY-WAY TRANSPORTATION INC | 652947 | AL | 2 |
| 20 | BROWN TRUCKING COMPANY | 186265 | GA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
401 inspections at this site (page 1 of 17)