Department of Safety
Dave Mitchell, Commissioner
Homeland Security Hazmat Checkpoints Results
Back to THP Homeland Security Checkpoint Uncover More Than 100 Safety Violations
August 11, 2006
August 9, 2006
Knoxville, TN
I-40 Eastbound at Watt Road & Knoxville Scales Complex, Eastbound side
| Total trucks to pass through inspection site: | 2,015 |
| Total trucks inspected: | 173 |
| Total safety defects found: | 60 |
| Total drivers placed out of service for hours of service violations: | 5 |
| Total trucks placed out of service for safety defects: | 13 |
June 28, 2006
Monteagle Mountain, TN
I-24 Eastbound at the Monteagle Mountain Brake Check area, near Mile Marker 135
| Total trucks to pass through inspection site: | 1,983 |
| Total trucks inspected: | 75 |
| Total safety defects found: | 39 |
| Total drivers placed out of service for hours of service violations: | 9 |
| Total trucks placed out of service for safety defects: | 2 |
| Trucks hauling contaminated food: | 2 |
June 27, 2006
Coffee County, TN
Manchester Scales Complex, Westbound Side
| Total trucks to pass through inspection site: | 1,086 |
| Total trucks inspected: | 64 |
| Total safety defects found: | 16 |
| Total drivers placed out of service for hours of service violations: | 6 |
| Total trucks placed out of service for safety defects: | 2 |
| Trucks hauling contaminated food: | 2 |
The Tennessee Department of Safety's mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.
