Roadside Inspection 79737318
Roadside inspection on Sep 24, 2023 in Massachusetts • Carrier: PPC EVENT SERVICES INC (USDOT 623829) • Vehicle: HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79737318
- Date:
- Sep 24, 2023
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- H-WESTBORO
- Carrier (USDOT):
- PPC EVENT SERVICES INC (623829)
- Vehicle:
- HINO Conventional Type Truck STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- T18367 (MA)
- VIN:
- 5PVNJ8JV1J4S67394
What this inspection means
5 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness, with a combined severity weight of 3.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5PVNJ8JV1J4S67394 | MA T18367 | HINO | Conventional Type Truck | 2018 | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | — | Unknown | — |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | — | Driver Fitness | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80168653 | Nov 14, 2023 | MA | L3 | H-DEDHAM | 1 | — |
| 80058596 | Nov 1, 2023 | RI | L3 | ROUTE 114 DIAMOND HILL ROAD | 3 | — |
| 79990023 | Oct 23, 2023 | MA | L3 | H-WALTHAM | 1 | — |
| 79790929 | Sep 28, 2023 | NH | L3 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND | 0 | — |
| 79779290 | Sep 27, 2023 | MA | L3 | H-WALTHAM | 3 | OOS |
| 79753445 | Sep 25, 2023 | VT | L2 | KILLINGTON | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87987974 | May 29, 2026 | MA | L3 | 5PVNJ8JV1J4S67394 | — |
| 87454954 | Mar 25, 2026 | NY | L2 | 5PVNJ8JV1J4S67394 | OOS |
| 86973078 | Feb 5, 2026 | DE | L2 | 5PVNJ8JV1J4S67394 | OOS |
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Recent activity at H-WESTBORO
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87670956 | Apr 24, 2026 | GARVEY TRANSPORT INC | 0 | — |
| 87636137 | Apr 20, 2026 | TODD A BLAIS | 3 | — |
| 87584644 | Apr 15, 2026 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 8 | OOS |
| 87507580 | Apr 7, 2026 | ABC SUPPLY INTERIORS, INC. | 3 | — |
| 87452082 | Mar 31, 2026 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 2 | — |
| 87201365 | Mar 4, 2026 | HARDGUITTINI TRUCKING LLC | 9 | OOS |
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