Roadside Inspection 79279371
Roadside inspection on Jul 31, 2023 in Kentucky • Carrier: DARKSIDE TRUCKING LTD (USDOT 1242834) • Vehicle: WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79279371
- Date:
- Jul 31, 2023
- State:
- Kentucky
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MOREHEAD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- DARKSIDE TRUCKING LTD (1242834)
- Vehicle:
- WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- PWT1613 (OH)
- VIN:
- 5KJJABCK16PW64269
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 9.
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 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps, severity weight 3). (393.9(a))
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5KJJABCK16PW64269 | OH PWT1613 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2006 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532D6BL386893 | OH TRS8690 | WABASH VANS | Dry Van Duraplate | 2011 | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 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.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79224188 | Jul 24, 2023 | OH | L1 | ROADSIDE | 2 | — |
| 79198796 | Jul 19, 2023 | OH | L2 | IR 71 | 2 | OOS |
| 79074370 | Jul 5, 2023 | IL | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 78991418 | Jun 26, 2023 | KY | L1 | LEXINGTON | 5 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82131199 | Jul 16, 2024 | OH | L2 | 5KJJABCK16PW64269 | — |
| 80674622 | Jan 24, 2024 | MO | L2 | 1JJV532D6BL386893 | — |
| 80082134 | Nov 2, 2023 | IL | L3 | 1JJV532D6BL386893 | — |
| 79224188 | Jul 24, 2023 | OH | L1 | 1JJV532D6BL386893 | — |
Related records
Recent activity at MOREHEAD
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87738661 | May 1, 2026 | PAT MATTINGLY INC | 0 | — |
| 87738660 | May 1, 2026 | EWAN GOULD | 1 | — |
| 87738659 | May 1, 2026 | NEW PRIME INC | 0 | — |
| 87738658 | May 1, 2026 | MINNESOTA TRANSPORT LLC | 0 | — |
| 87738551 | May 1, 2026 | RPM PROFESSIONAL CARRIERS LLC | 2 | — |
| 87738613 | Apr 30, 2026 | RAV TRANS INC | 1 | — |