Roadside Inspection 79473500
Roadside inspection on Aug 18, 2023 in Missouri • Carrier: CARDENAS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 859208) • Vehicle: KW TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79473500
- Date:
- Aug 18, 2023
- State:
- Missouri
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- I-44 NEWTON CO
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CARDENAS TRUCKING INC (859208)
- Vehicle:
- KW TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- P1092493 (IL)
- VIN:
- 1XKADR9X1NJ579678
What this inspection means
4 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
4
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.69 violations per inspection across 16 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Missouri
4
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 8,798 Level 1 inspections in Missouri during 2023
vs typical at I-44 NEWTON CO
4
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 67 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
4
3 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
56%
16 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
10
5 violations · 0 OOS · 0.50 per inspection
Prior 365 days
16
11 violations · 0 OOS · 0.69 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XKADR9X1NJ579678 | IL P1092493 | KW | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1RNF48A247R017528 | IL 506203ST | REIT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79842372 | Oct 4, 2023 | MI | L2 | — | 7 | OOS |
| 79977295 | Oct 3, 2023 | IL | L2 | I-88 W | 1 | OOS |
| 79696533 | Sep 18, 2023 | MI | L3 | — | 2 | OOS |
| 79695436 | Sep 18, 2023 | TN | L1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES | 2 | OOS |
| 79519270 | Aug 24, 2023 | IA | L2 | — | 7 | OOS |
| 79507641 | Aug 24, 2023 | IN | L1 | — | 4 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84588659 | May 2, 2025 | AZ | L2 | 1XKADR9X1NJ579678 | — |
| 82741649 | Sep 17, 2024 | AZ | L2 | 1XKADR9X1NJ579678 | OOS |
| 80730820 | Jan 23, 2024 | IL | L3 | 1RNF48A247R017528 | OOS |
| 79542968 | Aug 23, 2023 | GA | L3 | 1RNF48A247R017528 | — |
| 79542968 | Aug 23, 2023 | GA | L3 | 1XKADR9X1NJ579678 | — |
Related records
Carrier
CARDENAS TRUCKING INC
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Station
I-44 NEWTON CO
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State
Inspections in Missouri
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1XKADR9X1NJ579678
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Plate
P1092493 (IL)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (79473500) and date (Aug 18, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- 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.
- Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/859208/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/859208/
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? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 10 other inspections with a combined 5 violations and 0 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.69 violations per inspection across 16 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
4 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.55(e), 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.3(a)(1).
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/859208/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at I-44 NEWTON CO
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79508111 | Aug 21, 2023 | ASCHENBRENNER TRUCKING INC | 3 | OOS |
| 79508110 | Aug 21, 2023 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | 7 | OOS |
| 79473499 | Aug 18, 2023 | ATC LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1 | OOS |
| 79473498 | Aug 18, 2023 | SELECT ONE INC | 0 | — |
| 79458838 | Aug 17, 2023 | TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | 0 | — |
| 79458825 | Aug 17, 2023 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC | 1 | — |
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