Roadside Inspection 80351834
Roadside inspection on Dec 7, 2023 in Washington • Carrier: MORNING STAR TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3019194) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80351834
- Date:
- Dec 7, 2023
- State:
- Washington
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 15
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- ARLINGTON WA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MORNING STAR TRANSPORT LLC (3019194)
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK VNL TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 93178RP (WA)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9EH8BN529092
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 57.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
15
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 2.50 violations per inspection across 10 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Washington
15
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 6,376 Level 1 inspections in Washington during 2023
vs typical at ARLINGTON WA
15
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 224 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
15
14 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
10%
10 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
2
5 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
5
8 violations · 0 OOS · 1.60 per inspection
Prior 365 days
10
25 violations · 2 OOS · 2.50 per inspection
Honest opinion
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.75A1-TAOBETA (Tires - All others, bias ply has more than one ply exposed in the tread area or damaged plies in the sidewall., severity weight 8). (393.75A1-TAOBETA)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | WA 93178RP | VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2011 | — |
| 2 | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 10Y2C4837JT006986 | WA 0638YP | Unknown | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
15 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others, bias ply has more than one ply exposed in the tread area or damaged plies in the sidewall. | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing. | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5A-HNL | HUBS - No Visible Or Measurable Lubricant Showing In The HUB. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 0 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 0 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80364725 | Dec 11, 2023 | WA | L3 | FIFE WA | 1 | — |
| 80260851 | Nov 28, 2023 | WA | L2 | DUPONT WA | 4 | — |
| 80128518 | Nov 8, 2023 | WA | L3 | WA | 1 | — |
| 80019822 | Oct 25, 2023 | WA | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 79899813 | Oct 12, 2023 | WA | L3 | — | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87435181 | Mar 25, 2026 | WA | L2 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | OOS |
| 86625402 | Dec 17, 2025 | WA | L3 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | — |
| 86439474 | Nov 28, 2025 | WA | L3 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | — |
| 86408460 | Nov 20, 2025 | WA | L3 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | — |
| 85976830 | Oct 2, 2025 | WA | L3 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | — |
| 82841935 | Oct 4, 2024 | WA | L2 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | — |
| 82688047 | Sep 16, 2024 | WA | L2 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | OOS |
| 81647387 | May 17, 2024 | WA | L2 | 4V4NC9EH8BN529092 | — |
Related records
Carrier
MORNING STAR TRANSPORT LLC
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Station
ARLINGTON WA
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State
Inspections in Washington
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 4V4NC9EH8BN529092
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Plate
93178RP (WA)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (80351834) and date (Dec 7, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/3019194/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/3019194/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order against the vehicle. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 5 other inspections with a combined 8 violations and 0 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 2.50 violations per inspection across 10 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
15 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.75A1-TAOBETA, 393.207A-STCB, 393.45D-B, 393.47E, 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.55D1-B.
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/3019194/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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