Roadside Inspection 79417663
Roadside inspection on Aug 16, 2023 in Alabama • Carrier: TYSON FOODS INC (USDOT 3327) • Vehicle: KW TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79417663
- Date:
- Aug 16, 2023
- State:
- Alabama
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- ROADSIDE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TYSON FOODS INC (3327)
- Vehicle:
- KW TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3FB386 (OK)
- VIN:
- 1XKYD49X0MJ425298
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XKYD49X0MJ425298 | OK 3FB386 | KW | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS253XH6061865 | OK CE6966 | UTIL | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | — | Hours of Service | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79919766 | Oct 15, 2023 | TN | L3 | ROADSIDE | 0 | — |
| 79936484 | Oct 14, 2023 | TX | L4 | SH 21 | 0 | — |
| 79915915 | Oct 13, 2023 | AR | L3 | WASHINGTON COUNTY | 0 | — |
| 79912816 | Oct 13, 2023 | NC | L1 | HAYWOOD CO I40 WB 7MM ON RAMP | 2 | OOS |
| 79905977 | Oct 13, 2023 | AR | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 79923904 | Oct 12, 2023 | TX | L2 | — | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82237297 | Jul 27, 2024 | AR | L3 | 1UYVS253XH6061865 | — |
| 80797628 | Feb 8, 2024 | SD | L2 | 1UYVS253XH6061865 | — |
| 79625039 | Sep 10, 2023 | AL | L3 | 1XKYD49X0MJ425298 | — |
| 79361710 | Aug 8, 2023 | AR | L1 | 1XKYD49X0MJ425298 | — |
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Recent activity at ROADSIDE
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84439871 | Apr 18, 2025 | JNJ EXPRESS INC | 1 | — |
| 84439870 | Apr 18, 2025 | N&J WARTIA TRANSPORT INC | 0 | — |
| 84416446 | Apr 16, 2025 | J&C JOHNSON TRUCKING INC | 1 | — |
| 84386038 | Apr 12, 2025 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 1 | — |
| 84386032 | Apr 12, 2025 | US XPRESS INC | 0 | — |
| 84374759 | Apr 10, 2025 | ARALLETRANS LLC | 1 | — |
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