Roadside Inspection 79900689
Roadside inspection on Oct 10, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: KATHWA LLC (USDOT 2175568) • Vehicle: VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79900689
- Date:
- Oct 10, 2023
- State:
- Texas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- 2100 REED RD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- KATHWA LLC (2175568)
- Vehicle:
- VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- R673164 (TX)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9EG9GN190969
What this inspection means
7 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 43.
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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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | TX R673164 | VOLV | — | — | — |
| 2 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1JJV532D2CL587546 | TX 158C915 | WANC | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79745465 | Sep 21, 2023 | AZ | L2 | STATE ROUTE 87 | 2 | — |
| 79568067 | Aug 31, 2023 | NM | L2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 4 | OOS |
| 79523407 | Aug 26, 2023 | WY | L3 | EVANSTON POE | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87985627 | May 26, 2026 | TX | L2 | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | — |
| 87943434 | May 21, 2026 | GA | L3 | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | — |
| 87234466 | Mar 5, 2026 | IL | L2 | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | — |
| 86256910 | Nov 4, 2025 | TX | L2 | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | OOS |
| 84252734 | Mar 27, 2025 | MO | L3 | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | — |
| 82300302 | Aug 2, 2024 | LA | L2 | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | OOS |
| 79474211 | Aug 21, 2023 | OH | L1 | 1JJV532D2CL587546 | OOS |
| 78979541 | Jun 23, 2023 | FL | L3 | 4V4NC9EG9GN190969 | — |
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Recent activity at 2100 REED RD
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87609823 | Apr 15, 2026 | W M DEWEY AND SON INC | 0 | — |
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| 87609804 | Apr 14, 2026 | J ISABEL DIAZ | 0 | — |
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