Roadside Inspection 79527637
Roadside inspection on Aug 25, 2023 in California • Carrier: THE CRUZ TRUCKING INC (USDOT 2985865) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79527637
- Date:
- Aug 25, 2023
- State:
- California
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 8
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- COTTONWOOD IF
- Carrier (USDOT):
- THE CRUZ TRUCKING INC (2985865)
- Operating authority:
- MC1021637
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 81191H3 (CA)
- VIN:
- 3AKJGEDV8ESFJ8933
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and General/Admin, with a combined severity weight of 17.
Compared to the median Level 1 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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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 393.207(a) (Axle positioning parts defective/missing, severity weight 7). (393.207(a))
Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3AKJGEDV8ESFJ8933 | CA 81191H3 | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2014 | — |
Violations Cited
8 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 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 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79749709 | Sep 21, 2023 | CA | L1 | CORDELIA IF | 5 | OOS |
| 79528101 | Aug 26, 2023 | CA | L3 | COTTONWOOD IF | 0 | — |
| 79538680 | Aug 24, 2023 | CA | L1 | NIMITZ IF | 7 | OOS |
| 79528030 | Aug 23, 2023 | CA | L1 | CORDELIA CVEF | 5 | OOS |
| 79344899 | Aug 2, 2023 | NV | L2 | — | 6 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80831502 | Feb 8, 2024 | CA | L1 | 3AKJGEDV8ESFJ8933 | OOS |
| 80346312 | Dec 7, 2023 | NV | L2 | 3AKJGEDV8ESFJ8933 | OOS |
| 79528101 | Aug 26, 2023 | CA | L3 | 3AKJGEDV8ESFJ8933 | — |
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