THP 1 KNOX SCALES- EAST
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 752 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
THP 1 KNOX SCALES- EAST 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 752 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 2, 2024.
A total of 593 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 16.9%, 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 110 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (29 citations). A total of 82 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
752 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
82 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 | 110 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 10 | 34.5% |
| 3 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 20 | 8 | 40.0% |
| 5 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 16 | 4 | 25.0% |
| 7 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 9 | 56.3% |
| 8 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 9 | 75.0% |
| 10 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| 11 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 14 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 19 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 20 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 25 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 34 | 393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.15(g) | Onboard recording device info not available | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 40 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 172.604 | Offering HM for transportation with no or improper Emergency Response telephone number | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.75(f) | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 30 |
| 2 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 12 |
| 3 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 12 |
| 4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 8 |
| 5 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 7 |
| 6 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 7 |
| 7 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 6 |
| 8 | FLORIDA ROCK & TANK LINES INC | 29628 | FL | 5 |
| 9 | SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES INC | 63419 | SC | 5 |
| 10 | SUIT LLC | 3106181 | AL | 4 |
| 11 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 4 |
| 12 | RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS INC | 165420 | FL | 4 |
| 13 | TRANSAM TRUCKING INC | 315503 | KS | 4 |
| 14 | BENORE LOGISTIC SYSTEMS INC | 1238256 | MI | 3 |
| 15 | MIDWEST LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LTD | 774374 | OH | 3 |
| 16 | YALE CAROLINAS INC | 345625 | NC | 3 |
| 17 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 3 |
| 18 | R B STEWART PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC | 1290158 | TX | 3 |
| 19 | SOUTHERN HAULERS LLC | 784599 | OH | 3 |
| 20 | LANSING BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC | 342968 | VA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
752 inspections at this site (page 1 of 31)