ROAD SIDE
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 277 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROAD SIDE 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 277 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 23, 2025.
A total of 261 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 14.4%, 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 98 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (50 citations). A total of 88 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
277 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
88 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 98 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 50 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 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 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 21 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 2 | TRANSAM TRUCKING INC | 315503 | KS | 2 |
| 3 | BIG LEVEL TRUCKING INC | 721704 | MS | 2 |
| 4 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 2 |
| 5 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 6 | OZARK MOTOR LINES INC | 96606 | TN | 2 |
| 7 | BIG G EXPRESS INC | 580685 | TN | 2 |
| 8 | PASCHALL TRUCK LINES INC | 105234 | KY | 2 |
| 9 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 2 |
| 10 | JNJ EXPRESS INC | 655796 | TN | 2 |
| 11 | FIRSTFLEET INC | 313891 | TN | 2 |
| 12 | MICKEY F MARTIN | 2826979 | TN | 2 |
| 13 | BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC | 843883 | AL | 2 |
| 14 | T AND S LOGGING | 1466588 | TN | 2 |
| 15 | SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC | 1157500 | MS | 2 |
| 16 | BOLOW SHIPPING LLC | 3198100 | AL | 1 |
| 17 | EXTREME CONSCIOUSNESS II LLC | 3743783 | AL | 1 |
| 18 | GOODSON TRUCKING LLC | 2100474 | GA | 1 |
| 19 | TRANS-PORTE INC | 745614 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | UNIQUE FANCY DESIGN LLC | 4083703 | FL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
277 inspections at this site (page 1 of 12)