Roadside Inspection 78658513

Roadside inspection on May 17, 2023 in West Virginia • Carrier: WESTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 511412) • Vehicle: INTL TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle OOS Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
5
OOS Violations
2
40% of violations
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
78658513
Date:
May 17, 2023
State:
West Virginia
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
5
HazMat:
No
Inspection site:
I-64 WEST BOUND WINFIELD WS
Carrier (USDOT):
WESTERN EXPRESS INC (511412)
Vehicle:
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
P4487HY (TN)

What this inspection means

The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.

Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 26.

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 this carrier's typical
5
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.17 violations per inspection across 698 prior records
vs Level 1 median in West Virginia
5
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 1,710 Level 1 inspections in West Virginia during 2023
vs typical at I-64 WEST BOUND WINFIELD WS
5
Heavier than station median (0)
Median of 141 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months

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
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
40%
684 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history

Carrier trend at this moment

How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?

Prior 30 days
525
611 violations · 96 OOS
Prior 90 days
684
801 violations · 121 OOS · 1.17 per inspection
Prior 365 days
684
801 violations · 121 OOS · 1.17 per inspection
Honest opinion

An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.118(d)(3) (Cargo securement - boulders, severity weight 7). (393.118(d)(3))

Units Inspected

2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.

Seq Type VIN Plate Make Model Year OOS
1 TRUCK TRACTOR 3HSDZAPR4PN586759 TN P4487HY INTL
2 SEMI-TRAILER 1GR4M0623PH501724 TN 267725T GDAN

Violations Cited

5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
393.118(d)(3) Cargo securement - boulders 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.53(b) Steering system components worn 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) 5 Vehicle Maintenance
393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed 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
79162583 Jul 16, 2023 CA L3 CASTAIC IF 0
79176250 Jul 15, 2023 PA L3 ON I84 W AT EXIT 17 1
79176076 Jul 15, 2023 PA L3 0
79175948 Jul 15, 2023 PA L3 1
79171707 Jul 15, 2023 TN L1 1 OOS
79170997 Jul 15, 2023 NM L2 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY 1 OOS

Other inspections of these vehicles

History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.

Inspection Date State Level VIN OOS
88340259 Jul 7, 2026 KY L3 1GR4M0623PH501724
86541636 Dec 10, 2025 NC L3 3HSDZAPR4PN586759
86405354 Nov 19, 2025 PA L2 3HSDZAPR4PN586759 OOS
85874596 Sep 18, 2025 NY L2 3HSDZAPR4PN586759
82885017 Oct 9, 2024 CO L3 1GR4M0623PH501724
82045543 Jul 5, 2024 NC L3 1GR4M0623PH501724
82007407 Jun 27, 2024 NY L2 3HSDZAPR4PN586759
81674977 May 20, 2024 OH L2 3HSDZAPR4PN586759

Related records

How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (78658513) and date (May 17, 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/511412/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/511412/

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?
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 684 other inspections with a combined 801 violations and 121 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.17 violations per inspection across 698 prior records.
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: 393.118(d)(3), 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.75(c), 393.75(a)(1).
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/511412/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

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