Roadside Inspection 79255347
Roadside inspection on Jul 26, 2023 in Kentucky • Carrier: T & J TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 747045) • Vehicle: PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79255347
- Date:
- Jul 26, 2023
- State:
- Kentucky
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PRESTONSBURG
- Carrier (USDOT):
- T & J TRANSPORT INC (747045)
- Operating authority:
- MC338670
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT 379 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- A59516 (KY)
- VIN:
- 1XP5DB9X2YN520543
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 22.
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
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 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories, severity weight 2). (396.3(a)(1))
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XP5DB9X2YN520543 | KY A59516 | PETERBILT | 379 | 2000 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | S40962 | KY 542036 | Trim | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82393383 | Aug 15, 2024 | KY | L2 | 1XP5DB9X2YN520543 | — |
| 80980074 | Feb 27, 2024 | VA | L2 | 1XP5DB9X2YN520543 | OOS |
| 80547399 | Jan 3, 2024 | OH | L2 | 1XP5DB9X2YN520543 | OOS |
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