Roadside Inspection 78624512

Roadside inspection on May 12, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: ZT EQUIPMENT LLC (USDOT 2370806) • Vehicle: WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle OOS Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
20
OOS Violations
5
25% of violations
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
78624512
Date:
May 12, 2023
State:
Texas
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
20
HazMat:
No
Carrier (USDOT):
ZT EQUIPMENT LLC (2370806)
Vehicle:
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
R566431 (TX)

What this inspection means

The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.

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 Texas
20
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 61,780 Level 1 inspections in Texas during 2023

How this compares

National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.

Violations vs Level 1 median
20
19 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
Yes
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 5KJJALDR5BPAX2548 TX R566431 WSTR
2 SEMI-TRAILER 5TU3432267S000660 OK BZ3523 CASE

Violations Cited

20 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
393.47(a) Brake chamber - cracked/broken 8 Vehicle Maintenance
393.55(d)(2) Coupling device/towing methods defective 8 Vehicle Maintenance
393.207(a) Suspension defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.207(a) Suspension defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.47(d) Brake actuators/chambers defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.47(d) Brake actuators/chambers defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.47(d) Brake actuators/chambers defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.47(d) Brake actuators/chambers defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.53(b) Steering system components worn 7 Vehicle Maintenance
396.5(b) Fuel system leak 7 Vehicle Maintenance
396.5(b) Fuel system leak 7 Vehicle Maintenance
396.5(b) Fuel system leak 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
396.5(b) Fuel system leak 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
396.5(b) Fuel system leak 7 Vehicle Maintenance
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general 5 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.201(d) Frame accessories improperly attached Vehicle Maintenance
393.201(d) Frame accessories improperly attached Vehicle Maintenance
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance OOS

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
79114417 Jul 10, 2023 TX L2 9 OOS
79114815 Jul 7, 2023 TX L2 5 OOS
79065164 Jul 3, 2023 TX L2 11 OOS
79030376 Jun 27, 2023 TX L2 3
78888838 Jun 14, 2023 AR L2 INDEPENDENCE COUNTY 1
78894135 Jun 13, 2023 TX L1 3

Other inspections of these vehicles

History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.

Inspection Date State Level VIN OOS
83945740 Feb 24, 2025 OK L3 5TU3432267S000660
83527182 Dec 31, 2024 TX L2 5KJJALDR5BPAX2548
83388952 Dec 10, 2024 TX L2 5KJJALDR5BPAX2548 OOS
81892782 Jun 12, 2024 TX L3 5KJJALDR5BPAX2548
81388656 Apr 11, 2024 TX L2 5KJJALDR5BPAX2548
81031505 Feb 28, 2024 TX L1 5TU3432267S000660
80063834 Oct 17, 2023 TX L2 5TU3432267S000660 OOS
79687182 Sep 15, 2023 TX L2 5KJJALDR5BPAX2548 OOS

Related records

How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (78624512) and date (May 12, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
  2. 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.
  3. Check the OOS flags. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
  4. 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/2370806/inspections/
  5. 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/2370806/

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?
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order against the vehicle. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
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?
20 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.47(a), 393.55(d)(2), 393.207(a), 393.207(a), 393.47(d), 393.47(d), 393.47(d), 393.47(d).
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/2370806/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

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