Roadside Inspection 79652671
Roadside inspection on Sep 11, 2023 in Iowa • Carrier: CHARLES DAWSON'S TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3311387) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79652671
- Date:
- Sep 11, 2023
- State:
- Iowa
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- HWY 20 WB
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CHARLES DAWSON'S TRUCKING LLC (3311387)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-350 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- LKS9996 (TX)
- VIN:
- 1FT8W3DT4KEC87825
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and General/Admin, with a combined severity weight of 1.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above 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 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FT8W3DT4KEC87825 | TX LKS9996 | FORD | F-350 | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4P5LS3221L1326272 | TX 465321K | PJ | PJ | 2020 | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 390.21T(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | — | General/Admin | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81133849 | Dec 30, 2023 | MO | L1 | 1FT8W3DT4KEC87825 | — |
| 81133849 | Dec 30, 2023 | MO | L1 | 4P5LS3221L1326272 | — |
| 79281820 | Jul 30, 2023 | TN | L1 | 1FT8W3DT4KEC87825 | OOS |
| 79281820 | Jul 30, 2023 | TN | L1 | 4P5LS3221L1326272 | OOS |
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