Roadside Inspection 78713524
Roadside inspection on May 18, 2023 in California • Carrier: EMPIRE EARTHWORKS LLC (USDOT 3141003) • Vehicle: PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 78713524
- Date:
- May 18, 2023
- State:
- California
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NIMITZ IF
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EMPIRE EARTHWORKS LLC (3141003)
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT 310 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 18814G3 (CA)
- VIN:
- 2NPYHM5X6EM233702
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 1.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2NPYHM5X6EM233702 | CA 18814G3 | PETERBILT | 310 | 1984 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5L8PH182X61006384 | CA 4HS3199 | LOAD MAX TRAILERS, LTD | Load Max Trailers, LTD | 2006 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78988169 | Jun 22, 2023 | CA | L1 | CORDELIA IF | 1 | — |
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