Roadside Inspection 78360259
Roadside inspection on Apr 15, 2023 in New Jersey • Carrier: TAYLOR OIL CO INC (USDOT 288497) • Vehicle: KENS STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 78360259
- Date:
- Apr 15, 2023
- State:
- New Jersey
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- Yes
- Inspection site:
- CARNEYS POINT SCALE HOUSE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TAYLOR OIL CO INC (288497)
- Vehicle:
- KENS STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- AY166G (NJ)
- VIN:
- 2NKHHJ7X2EM389768
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2NKHHJ7X2EM389768 | NJ AY166G | KENS | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 4 | Hazardous Materials | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78857782 | Jun 10, 2023 | CT | L2 | ROCKY HILL | 2 | — |
| 78858583 | Jun 9, 2023 | NJ | L2 | TOMS RIVER | 0 | — |
| 78868425 | Jun 8, 2023 | PA | L1 | — | 1 | OOS |
| 78672255 | May 19, 2023 | CT | L2 | ENFIELD | 0 | — |
| 78633514 | May 15, 2023 | PA | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 78581176 | May 9, 2023 | NJ | L2 | ANDOVER BORO FIREHOUSE | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82312746 | Aug 5, 2024 | NJ | L2 | 2NKHHJ7X2EM389768 | — |
| 79143233 | Jul 13, 2023 | NJ | L1 | 2NKHHJ7X2EM389768 | — |
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Recent activity at CARNEYS POINT SCALE HOUSE
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81216700 | Mar 25, 2024 | WALTER H MCKEON INC | 0 | — |
| 81138621 | Mar 18, 2024 | JAB RENOVATIONS LLC | 0 | — |
| 81138620 | Mar 18, 2024 | YMB ENTERPRISE INC | 0 | — |
| 81138608 | Mar 18, 2024 | MAINFREIGHT INC | 0 | — |
| 81138607 | Mar 18, 2024 | BROTHER AND SISTER FOOD SERVICES INC | 0 | — |
| 81138606 | Mar 18, 2024 | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | 0 | — |
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