BLAND SCALES NORTH
Roadside inspection site in Virginia • 304 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BLAND SCALES NORTH is a roadside inspection location in Virginia where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 304 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to May 16, 2024.
A total of 280 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 18.1%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 89 citations, followed by Lighting devices/reflectors (40 citations). A total of 72 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
304 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
72 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | 13 | 14.6% |
| 2 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 12 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 14 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 15 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 18 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 21 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 22 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 23 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 31 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 44 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BENNETT TRUCK TRANSPORT LLC | 600382 | GA | 4 |
| 2 | C & B OPERATIONS LLC | 455644 | SD | 3 |
| 3 | BERRY ENTERPRISES INC | 101358 | VA | 2 |
| 4 | DAVENPORT ENERGY LLC | 32551 | VA | 2 |
| 5 | JAB SUPPLY CORPORATION | 2781432 | OH | 2 |
| 6 | DEALERS CHOICE TRUCKAWAY SYSTEM INC | 255166 | MO | 2 |
| 7 | CARUSO TRUCKING LTD | 743376 | OH | 2 |
| 8 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC | 925129 | GA | 2 |
| 9 | BOB'S MARKET AND GREENHOUSE INC | 140825 | WV | 2 |
| 10 | WAYNE HUGHES TRUCKING INC | 1847082 | WV | 2 |
| 11 | JUST PULL IT LLC | 3719308 | NC | 2 |
| 12 | COALFIELD SERVICES INC | 457247 | VA | 2 |
| 13 | TM AIR LLC | 1796207 | NC | 2 |
| 14 | CAP-TAN BLACKBEARD TRANSPORT LLC | 3690164 | FL | 2 |
| 15 | TARHEEL CONVERTER AND CORE | 1708730 | NC | 2 |
| 16 | MORRISTOWN STAVES LLC | 3961322 | TN | 2 |
| 17 | W-L CONSTRUCTION & PAVING INC | 300668 | VA | 2 |
| 18 | WOOD PLUS HARDWOOD FLOORING LLC | 1154836 | VA | 2 |
| 19 | MED TRANS LLC | 987933 | IL | 2 |
| 20 | RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | FL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
304 inspections at this site (page 1 of 13)