Roadside Inspection 79034686
Roadside inspection on Jun 29, 2023 in North Carolina • Carrier: TOM CAT TRUCKING INC (USDOT 2386481) • Vehicle: FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79034686
- Date:
- Jun 29, 2023
- State:
- North Carolina
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- US 321
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TOM CAT TRUCKING INC (2386481)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- ZB54716 (NC)
- VIN:
- 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | NC ZB54716 | FRHT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79455537 | Aug 18, 2023 | NC | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 79374471 | Aug 10, 2023 | NC | L3 | 73 | 0 | — |
| 79292512 | Aug 1, 2023 | NC | L2 | — | 3 | OOS |
| 79280781 | Jul 31, 2023 | NC | L3 | GALLIMORE DAIRY RD | 0 | — |
| 79208589 | Jul 21, 2023 | NC | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 79170283 | Jul 18, 2023 | NC | L3 | 421 | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86749512 | Jan 8, 2026 | NC | L1 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
| 86914261 | Dec 23, 2025 | NC | L3 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
| 86351227 | Nov 17, 2025 | NC | L2 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
| 85567188 | Aug 22, 2025 | NC | L3 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
| 85029544 | Jun 23, 2025 | NC | L2 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
| 84241769 | Mar 26, 2025 | NC | L2 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
| 84118286 | Mar 12, 2025 | NC | L3 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
| 82939267 | Oct 18, 2024 | NC | L2 | 3ALWGNDV1KDKV9510 | — |
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Recent activity at US 321
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87723930 | Apr 29, 2026 | AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | — |
| 87648863 | Apr 21, 2026 | HAMBY BROTHERS CONCRETE INC | 0 | — |
| 87648861 | Apr 21, 2026 | MAYMEAD TRANSPORT LLC | 0 | — |
| 87486386 | Apr 2, 2026 | CAROLINA SAND INC | 0 | — |
| 87432607 | Mar 28, 2026 | SHARP TRANSIT LLC | 0 | — |
| 87342766 | Mar 19, 2026 | CH BARLOWE LLC | 0 | — |
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