Roadside Inspection 79779498
Roadside inspection on Sep 28, 2023 in Maryland • Carrier: BEST TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 912877) • Vehicle: VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79779498
- Date:
- Sep 28, 2023
- State:
- Maryland
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- BALTIMORE CITY
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BEST TRANSPORTATION LLC (912877)
- Vehicle:
- VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- AW408L (NJ)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9EH4LN261319
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9EH4LN261319 | NJ AW408L | VOLV | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 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 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80195921 | Nov 16, 2023 | PA | L2 | I80 W EXIT 274 | 3 | — |
| 80174407 | Nov 14, 2023 | PA | L2 | — | 4 | OOS |
| 79938931 | Oct 16, 2023 | IN | L2 | RICHMOND IN | 1 | — |
| 79844257 | Oct 4, 2023 | PA | L3 | ON ARTHUR GARDNER PKWY AT ITS | 2 | — |
| 79834228 | Oct 3, 2023 | PA | L2 | I80 W AT EXIT 274 | 4 | OOS |
| 79338587 | Aug 4, 2023 | NJ | L2 | ROXBURY | 0 | — |
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Recent activity at BALTIMORE CITY
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