Roadside Inspection 78814953
Roadside inspection on Jun 2, 2023 in California • Carrier: GEORGE MACIEL TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1878555) • Vehicle: PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 78814953
- Date:
- Jun 2, 2023
- State:
- California
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NIMITZ IF
- Carrier (USDOT):
- GEORGE MACIEL TRUCKING INC (1878555)
- Vehicle:
- PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 00219E1 (CA)
- VIN:
- 1NPAL79X3VN430970
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1NPAL79X3VN430970 | CA 00219E1 | PTRB | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79274334 | Jul 25, 2023 | CA | L1 | NIMITZ IF | 0 | — |
| 79126135 | Jul 7, 2023 | CA | L1 | NIMITZ IF | 0 | — |
| 79066647 | Jun 29, 2023 | CA | L2 | NIMITZ IF | 2 | — |
| 79049709 | Jun 28, 2023 | CA | L1 | NIMITZ IF | 9 | OOS |
| 78925998 | Jun 13, 2023 | CA | L1 | GILROY IF | 0 | — |
| 78672061 | May 18, 2023 | CA | L1 | WALNUT CREEK SCALES | 4 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81987752 | Jun 21, 2024 | CA | L1 | 1NPAL79X3VN430970 | OOS |
| 78672061 | May 18, 2023 | CA | L1 | 1NPAL79X3VN430970 | OOS |
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Recent activity at NIMITZ IF
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87729949 | Apr 30, 2026 | SILICON VALLEY CIRCULAR MATERIALS INC | 0 | — |
| 87728696 | Apr 30, 2026 | CHEVALIER INTERNATIONAL USA INC | 0 | — |
| 87728695 | Apr 30, 2026 | S DELEON MOVING & DELIVERY LLC | 0 | — |
| 87730365 | Apr 29, 2026 | EZ LOWBED TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 6 | OOS |
| 87730364 | Apr 29, 2026 | RELIABLE LIQUIDATION & INSTALLATION | 2 | — |
| 87730291 | Apr 29, 2026 | SUNNY TRANS INC | 2 | OOS |
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