THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALES
Roadside inspection site in Tennessee • 2,010 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALES 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 2,010 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 21, 2024.
A total of 1,426 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 30.1%, 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 569 citations, followed by Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (261 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,010 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 | 569 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 261 | 216 | 82.8% |
| 3 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 194 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 178 | 177 | 99.4% |
| 5 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 167 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 129 | 34 | 26.4% |
| 7 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 122 | 41 | 33.6% |
| 8 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 75 | 76.5% |
| 9 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 72 | 73.5% |
| 10 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 77 | 62 | 80.5% |
| 11 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 24 | 72.7% |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 22 | 2 | 9.1% |
| 16 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 7 | 33.3% |
| 17 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| 18 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
| 22 | 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 14 | 4 | 28.6% |
| 23 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 4 | 30.8% |
| 25 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 12 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| 27 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 29 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 32 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 46 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 50 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 29 |
| 2 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 16 |
| 3 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 16 |
| 4 | PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | 284383 | NC | 15 |
| 5 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 14 |
| 6 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 13 |
| 7 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 11 |
| 8 | JS HELWIG AND SON LLC | 185183 | TX | 11 |
| 9 | RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC | 2097834 | NC | 11 |
| 10 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 10 |
| 11 | USA TRUCK LLC | 213754 | AR | 10 |
| 12 | BIG G EXPRESS INC | 580685 | TN | 10 |
| 13 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 9 |
| 14 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 9 |
| 15 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | NC | 8 |
| 16 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | MO | 8 |
| 17 | BIG M TRANSPORTATION INC | 911405 | MS | 8 |
| 18 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 7 |
| 19 | TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 434467 | MS | 7 |
| 20 | STEVENS TRANSPORT INC | 79466 | TX | 7 |
Recent Inspections
2,010 inspections at this site (page 1 of 81)