THP 4 HAYWOOD SCALES - EAST
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 1,937 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
THP 4 HAYWOOD 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 1,937 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 31, 2024.
A total of 1,224 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 27.8%, 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 Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Vehicle Maintenance) with 245 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (148 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,937 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 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 245 | 245 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 148 | 2 | 1.4% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 97 | 81 | 83.5% |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 64 | 36 | 56.3% |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 30 | 26 | 86.7% |
| 10 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 9 | 39.1% |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| 17 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 7 | 46.7% |
| 18 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| 21 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| 22 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 24 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 27 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 29 | 393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 33 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 38 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 39 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 45 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 46 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 50 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 102 |
| 2 | PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | AR | 42 |
| 3 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 35 |
| 4 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 33 |
| 5 | VENTURE EXPRESS INC | 192068 | TN | 22 |
| 6 | DEALERS CHOICE TRUCKAWAY SYSTEM INC | 255166 | MO | 16 |
| 7 | STG DRAYAGE LLC | 688143 | OH | 14 |
| 8 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 13 |
| 9 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 13 |
| 10 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 13 |
| 11 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 12 |
| 12 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 12 |
| 13 | QUALITY DRIVE AWAY INC | 465185 | IN | 12 |
| 14 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 11 |
| 15 | JIT - EX LLC | 974027 | TN | 11 |
| 16 | MVT SERVICES LLC | 270179 | NM | 10 |
| 17 | WARRIOR TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS LLC | 3430121 | TN | 10 |
| 18 | RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS INC | 165420 | FL | 8 |
| 19 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 8 |
| 20 | VICTORY DRIVEAWAY INC | 2828163 | MO | 8 |
Recent Inspections
1,937 inspections at this site (page 1 of 78)