Roadside Inspection 79121950
Roadside inspection on Jul 12, 2023 in Minnesota • Carrier: WATSON RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 1121085) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79121950
- Date:
- Jul 12, 2023
- State:
- Minnesota
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- CARLTON
- Carrier (USDOT):
- WATSON RECYCLING LLC (1121085)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- PAU2156 (MN)
- VIN:
- 3ALXFB009EDFU4009
What this inspection means
6 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 35.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than 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 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3ALXFB009EDFU4009 | MN PAU2156 | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5MC424014J3177923 | MN 3511STU | OTHR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79559603 | Aug 30, 2023 | MN | L1 | CLARKS GROVE | 0 | — |
| 79245040 | Jul 26, 2023 | MN | L1 | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | 2 | — |
| 79185720 | Jul 18, 2023 | MN | L3 | CLARKS GROVE | 0 | — |
| 78798998 | Jun 2, 2023 | MN | L3 | CARLTON | 2 | — |
| 78759145 | May 26, 2023 | MN | L3 | CLARKS GROVE | 0 | — |
| 78631299 | May 16, 2023 | MN | L3 | CLARKS GROVE | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85962157 | Sep 29, 2025 | MN | L3 | 5MC424014J3177923 | — |
| 81610104 | May 9, 2024 | WI | L2 | 3ALXFB009EDFU4009 | OOS |
| 78427052 | Apr 24, 2023 | MN | L3 | 5MC424014J3177923 | — |
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Recent activity at CARLTON
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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