Roadside Inspection 80132596
Roadside inspection on Nov 8, 2023 in California • Carrier: S & J EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1488160) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80132596
- Date:
- Nov 8, 2023
- State:
- California
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- STOCKTON AREA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- S & J EXPRESS INC (1488160)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia STRAIGHT TRUCK
- VIN:
- 1FUJHTDVXMLMP0215
What this inspection means
6 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 7.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FUJHTDVXMLMP0215 | — | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2021 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 390.21T(a) | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | — | General/Admin | — |
| 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)
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Recent activity at STOCKTON AREA
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87715784 | Apr 29, 2026 | RICARDO ARAUZA JR | 2 | — |
| 87705234 | Apr 28, 2026 | REAL HOTSHOT LLC | 2 | OOS |
| 87705134 | Apr 27, 2026 | LAMASSU UTILITY SERVICES INC | 3 | — |
| 87651513 | Apr 22, 2026 | HANOT FOUNDATION INC | 0 | — |
| 87652389 | Apr 21, 2026 | SIGALA TRANSPORT LLC | 3 | — |
| 87641409 | Apr 21, 2026 | MACBEATH HARDWOOD CO | 1 | OOS |
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