Roadside Inspection 79342821
Roadside inspection on Aug 4, 2023 in Iowa • Carrier: S & M TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3813885) • Vehicle: PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79342821
- Date:
- Aug 4, 2023
- State:
- Iowa
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 8
- HazMat:
- No
- Reported location:
- SB I380, TODDVILLE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- S & M TRANSPORTATION LLC (3813885)
- Operating authority:
- MC1556334
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT 379 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- A93693 (KY)
- VIN:
- 1XP5D49X06N886106
What this inspection means
8 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 10.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than 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 | 1XP5D49X06N886106 | KY A93693 | PETERBILT | 379 | 2006 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1T9DS34C9R1066290 | KY C7D907 | TRAILSTAR | TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | 2024 | — |
Violations Cited
8 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | 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 | — |
| 390.21T(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | — | General/Admin | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79715173 | Sep 20, 2023 | KY | L2 | WINCHESTER | 2 | OOS |