STEPHENS CITY SCALES SOUTH
Roadside inspection site in Virginia • 541 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
STEPHENS CITY SCALES SOUTH 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 541 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 6, 2023.
A total of 438 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 34.0%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 144 citations, followed by Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (98 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
541 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 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 144 | 11 | 7.6% |
| 2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 98 | 97 | 99.0% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 80 | 38 | 47.5% |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 73 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 60 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 7 | 14.0% |
| 9 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 43 | 5 | 11.6% |
| 11 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 8 | 23.5% |
| 13 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 3 | 9.1% |
| 14 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 30 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
| 16 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 3 | 14.3% |
| 17 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 7 | 53.8% |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| 24 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 35 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | Hazardous Materials | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 45 | 171.2(a) | Failure to comply with Hazardous Materials regulations | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 46 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.207(g) | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLI TRANSPORT LP | 811465 | PA | 10 |
| 2 | ADUSA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 57029 | NC | 9 |
| 3 | TFORCE FREIGHT INC | 121058 | VA | 6 |
| 4 | HOLTZMAN TRANSPORT LLC | 1706671 | VA | 5 |
| 5 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 5 |
| 6 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 5 |
| 7 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 5 |
| 8 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC | 36807 | TX | 4 |
| 9 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 4 |
| 10 | EAST PENN LOGISTICS LLC | 2314788 | PA | 4 |
| 11 | ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INC | 19949 | OH | 4 |
| 12 | LINDE INC | 332037 | NY | 3 |
| 13 | ANNANDALE MILLWORK AND ALLIED SYSTEMS CORP | 120790 | VA | 3 |
| 14 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 15 | WATSONTOWN TRUCKING COMPANY | 10715 | PA | 3 |
| 16 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC | 190180 | PA | 3 |
| 17 | HC LOGISTICS INC | 3381019 | VA | 3 |
| 18 | BULKMATIC LLC | 76065 | IN | 3 |
| 19 | ASSOCIATED ASPHALT TRANSPORT LLC | 235687 | VA | 3 |
| 20 | QUEST TRANSPORT LLC | 1425906 | MD | 3 |
Recent Inspections
541 inspections at this site (page 1 of 22)