Roadside Inspection 78393287
Roadside inspection on Apr 18, 2023 in Montana • Carrier: EPIC TRAILS LTD (USDOT 3579769) • Vehicle: WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 78393287
- Date:
- Apr 18, 2023
- State:
- Montana
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 3
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SHELBY MT
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EPIC TRAILS LTD (3579769)
- Vehicle:
- WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- A00475 (AB)
- VIN:
- 5KJNAED15KPKB3215
What this inspection means
4 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
3 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5KJNAED15KPKB3215 | AB A00475 | WSTR | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 2DEGBSA34G1035232 | AB 5CB534 | DOEP | — | — | — |
| 3 | SEMI-TRAILER | 2DEGBSA27G1035233 | AB 5CB535 | DOEP | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78649864 | May 16, 2023 | MT | L1 | LIMA | 5 | — |
| 78458598 | Apr 25, 2023 | MT | L3 | LIMA | 1 | — |
| 78344961 | Apr 12, 2023 | MT | L2 | SHELBY MT | 1 | — |
| 78344960 | Apr 12, 2023 | MT | L2 | SHELBY MT | 2 | — |
| 78331644 | Apr 11, 2023 | MT | L2 | SILVER STAR SOUTH LOT | 1 | — |
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