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SCALES

121 JORDAN ROAD · Tifton, GA 31793

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #286906
  • USDOT #593383 USDOT Active
  • 205
    Power Units
  • 205
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SCALES is a Tifton, GA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Georgia. This company has 205 truck(s) in their fleet and 205 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-286906 and their USDOT number is 593383.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Jun 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SCALES EXPRESS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 12,237,785 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — home base

Home base   Based in Tifton, Georgia. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

74 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 11
    Injury
  • 14
    Tow
  • 26
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.87 72 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.27 19 Vehicle Maintenance 3.7 44 Drugs / Alcohol 0.06 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 7

Inspection Summary

  • 287
    Total
  • 163
    Clean
  • 124
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 77 unique codes

Critical 28

  • 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone10× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 19

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV10× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other11× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 1

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time4× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SCALES
121 JORDAN ROAD
TIFTON, GA 31793
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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