FAIRBANKS SCALES INC
USDOT 373467 • DBA: FAIRBANKS SCALES • 6800 WEST 64TH STREET, OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66202
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
34 states • 158 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from latest 100 of 158 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (158 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 OR NEAR FLAT SHOALS RD | ...290318 | FAIRBANKS SCALES INC |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 9 AT MP 17 | ...295878 | FAIRBANKS SCALES |
| Dec 1, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINSTON | 70 | ...290318 | FAIRBANKS SCALES INC |
| Jun 29, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POMONA | RT71/1100 FT N OF HOLT AV | ...258370 | FAIRBANKS SCALES INC |
| May 23, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT T | ...260505 | FAIRBANKS SCALES |
| May 10, 2022 | KS | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | U56 | ...258368 | FAIRBANKS SCALES INC |
| Jul 27, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILSON | 95 | ...258371 | FAIRBANKS SCALES INC |
| May 18, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TONKAWA | UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 60 | ...498196 | FAIRBANKS SCALES INC |
| Sep 22, 2020 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2018 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2012 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records