Roadside Inspection 79259713
Roadside inspection on Jul 14, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: EDIEL MORENO BENITEZ (USDOT 555743) • Vehicle: Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79259713
- Date:
- Jul 14, 2023
- State:
- Texas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 33
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PHARR/HIDALGO BRIDGE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EDIEL MORENO BENITEZ (555743)
- Vehicle:
- Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 58AY9V (TA)
- VIN:
- 454148
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 111.
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?
vs this carrier's typical
33
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.72 violations per inspection across 18 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Texas
33
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 61,780 Level 1 inspections in Texas during 2023
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
33
32 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
61%
18 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
6
2 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
16
12 violations · 3 OOS · 0.75 per inspection
Prior 365 days
18
13 violations · 4 OOS · 0.72 per inspection
Honest opinion
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 395.8(k)(2) (Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status, severity weight 5). (395.8(k)(2))
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 454148 | TA 58AY9V | Kenworth | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GRAA96251S008010 | TX A71492A | GREAT DANE TRAILERS | Great Dane Trailers | 2001 | — |
Violations Cited
33 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.24(a) | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8(k)(2) | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 5 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 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 | — |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 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 | OOS |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.65(f) | Improper fuel line protection | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 999 | 999 | — | Unknown | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79571239 | Aug 22, 2023 | TX | L2 | — | 1 | — |
| 79440616 | Aug 18, 2023 | US | L1 | RIO GRANDE CITYTX | 0 | — |
| 79370254 | Aug 9, 2023 | US | L1 | PHARRTX | 5 | OOS |
| 79440487 | Aug 4, 2023 | US | L2 | RIO GRANDE CITYTX | 2 | OOS |
| 79440500 | Aug 3, 2023 | US | L2 | RIO GRANDE CITYTX | 0 | — |
| 79423636 | Jul 22, 2023 | TX | L2 | — | 8 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
EDIEL MORENO BENITEZ
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Station
PHARR/HIDALGO BRIDGE
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Plate
58AY9V (TA)
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Reference
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How to use this inspection record
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- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
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Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order for both the vehicle and the driver. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 16 other inspections with a combined 12 violations and 3 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.72 violations per inspection across 18 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
33 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.207(a), 393.207(a), 393.207(a), 393.209(e), 393.24(a), 395.8(k)(2), 393.45, 393.45(b)(2).
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/555743/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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