Roadside Inspection 79239407
Roadside inspection on Jul 25, 2023 in California • Carrier: AKJ EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3386634) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79239407
- Date:
- Jul 25, 2023
- State:
- California
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 9
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- DESERT HILLS IF
- Carrier (USDOT):
- AKJ EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC (3386634)
- Operating authority:
- MC1476754
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK VNL TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- R655714 (TX)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9EH1KN203098
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 25.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.45 (Brake tubing and hose adequacy, severity weight 4). (393.45)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9EH1KN203098 | TX R655714 | VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYFS2538AA920605 | TX 179C301 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER | Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2010 | — |
Violations Cited
9 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | 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.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89170823 | Oct 2, 2026 | LA | L2 | 4V4NC9EH1KN203098 | — |
| 86363802 | Nov 11, 2025 | TX | L2 | 1UYFS2538AA920605 | OOS |
| 79235710 | Jul 24, 2023 | AZ | L3 | 1UYFS2538AA920605 | OOS |
| 79235710 | Jul 24, 2023 | AZ | L3 | 4V4NC9EH1KN203098 | OOS |
Carrier booking & risk tools
Check booking and risk signals for USDOT 3386634 — tools open pre-filled.
Related records
Recent activity at DESERT HILLS IF
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89171737 | Oct 3, 2026 | ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES LLC | 7 | — |
| 89171724 | Oct 3, 2026 | EH XPRESS CORP | 7 | OOS |
| 89171673 | Oct 3, 2026 | MJ CUSTOM FURNITURE INC | 1 | — |
| 89171660 | Oct 3, 2026 | L A SPECIALTY PRODUCE CO | 0 | — |
| 89171659 | Oct 3, 2026 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 0 | — |
| 89171658 | Oct 3, 2026 | CR ENGLAND INC | 0 | — |