Roadside Inspection 79230178
Roadside inspection on Jul 24, 2023 in New Jersey • Carrier: JAMES HAFER (USDOT 203051) • Vehicle: SPCO TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79230178
- Date:
- Jul 24, 2023
- State:
- New Jersey
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- KNOWLTON SCALE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- JAMES HAFER (203051)
- Vehicle:
- SPCO TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- AG70542 (PA)
- VIN:
- 3ALXFB001KDKS6328
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 12.
Compared to the median Level 1 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
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3ALXFB001KDKS6328 | PA AG70542 | SPCO | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 13N253208P1553309 | PA PT786N8 | FONA | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79608460 | Sep 6, 2023 | TN | L1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES | 0 | — |
| 79409540 | Aug 15, 2023 | IL | L3 | 70 | 0 | — |
| 79387242 | Aug 10, 2023 | PA | L1 | — | 1 | — |
| 79143543 | Jul 12, 2023 | NY | L2 | — | 11 | OOS |
| 79054709 | Jul 5, 2023 | WV | L3 | — | 2 | — |
| 79057874 | Jul 4, 2023 | SC | L3 | I-77 SB ROADSIDE | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87145949 | Feb 24, 2026 | SC | L3 | 13N253208P1553309 | — |
| 87145949 | Feb 24, 2026 | SC | L3 | 3ALXFB001KDKS6328 | — |
| 87024218 | Feb 10, 2026 | FL | L3 | 13N253208P1553309 | — |
| 87024218 | Feb 10, 2026 | FL | L3 | 3ALXFB001KDKS6328 | — |
| 85845788 | Sep 16, 2025 | GA | L3 | 13N253208P1553309 | — |
| 85845788 | Sep 16, 2025 | GA | L3 | 3ALXFB001KDKS6328 | — |
| 83067920 | Oct 28, 2024 | NY | L2 | 3ALXFB001KDKS6328 | — |
| 83067920 | Oct 28, 2024 | NY | L2 | 13N253208P1553309 | — |
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