INTERSTATE
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 979 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
INTERSTATE 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 979 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2025.
A total of 715 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 26.4%, 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 251 citations, followed by Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (100 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
979 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 | 251 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 100 | 100 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 90 | 88 | 97.8% |
| 4 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 23 | 65.7% |
| 6 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 14 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| 11 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| 14 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 19 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 5 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 29 | 393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 34 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 36 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 39 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 44 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 48 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 21 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 18 |
| 3 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 15 |
| 4 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 11 |
| 5 | MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 178538 | AR | 10 |
| 6 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 9 |
| 7 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 8 |
| 8 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 8 |
| 9 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 8 |
| 10 | STG DRAYAGE LLC | 688143 | OH | 7 |
| 11 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 7 |
| 12 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 6 |
| 13 | TFORCE FREIGHT INC | 121058 | VA | 6 |
| 14 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 6 |
| 15 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 5 |
| 16 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 5 |
| 17 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 5 |
| 18 | QUICKWAY TRANSPORTATION INC | 757161 | TN | 4 |
| 19 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 4 |
| 20 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 4 |
Recent Inspections
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