Roadside Inspection 78398550
Roadside inspection on Apr 20, 2023 in Maine • Carrier: BLUE DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2533963) • Vehicle: KW TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 78398550
- Date:
- Apr 20, 2023
- State:
- Maine
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- OLD TOWN - SCALES SB
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BLUE DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION LLC (2533963)
- Vehicle:
- KW TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3212687 (IN)
- VIN:
- 1XKYD49X2JJ210582
What this inspection means
5 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs Level 1 median in Maine
5
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 3,203 Level 1 inspections in Maine during 2023
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
5
4 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XKYD49X2JJ210582 | IN 3212687 | KW | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532B9LL180015 | ME B965768 | WANC | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78890259 | Jun 13, 2023 | TN | L1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES | 1 | — |
| 78873914 | Jun 12, 2023 | NY | L3 | ONONDAGA | 1 | — |
| 78873359 | Jun 12, 2023 | ME | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 78858491 | Jun 9, 2023 | ME | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 78847749 | Jun 9, 2023 | ME | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 78830677 | Jun 6, 2023 | KS | L3 | LEROY | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87846019 | May 13, 2026 | UT | L3 | 1XKYD49X2JJ210582 | — |
| 86567795 | Dec 11, 2025 | ME | L2 | 1JJV532B9LL180015 | — |
| 86127304 | Oct 22, 2025 | UT | L2 | 1JJV532B9LL180015 | OOS |
| 82261462 | Jul 25, 2024 | CO | L3 | 1XKYD49X2JJ210582 | — |
| 81462742 | Apr 22, 2024 | TN | L1 | 1XKYD49X2JJ210582 | — |
| 81252715 | Mar 28, 2024 | TN | L2 | 1XKYD49X2JJ210582 | — |
| 81245123 | Mar 27, 2024 | TN | L2 | 1XKYD49X2JJ210582 | — |
| 80250420 | Nov 28, 2023 | ME | L2 | 1JJV532B9LL180015 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
BLUE DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION LLC
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Station
OLD TOWN - SCALES SB
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State
Inspections in Maine
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1XKYD49X2JJ210582
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Plate
3212687 (IN)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (78398550) and date (Apr 20, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/2533963/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/2533963/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
There is not yet enough prior inspection history on this carrier to compute a meaningful comparison. Once a carrier has at least 10 inspections on record, this page surfaces a 30/90/365-day trend ribbon.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
5 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.48(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2).
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/2533963/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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