Roadside Inspection 80424940

Roadside inspection on Dec 18, 2023 in Kentucky • Carrier: LEWIS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 225330) • Vehicle: VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle OOS Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
4
OOS Violations
1
25% of violations
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
80424940
Date:
Dec 18, 2023
State:
Kentucky
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
4
HazMat:
No
Inspection site:
LEXINGTON
Carrier (USDOT):
LEWIS TRANSPORT INC (225330)
Vehicle:
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
A81291 (KY)

What this inspection means

The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.

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
4
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.92 violations per inspection across 62 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Kentucky
4
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 16,552 Level 1 inspections in Kentucky during 2023
vs typical at LEXINGTON
4
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 1,459 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
4
3 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)
63%
62 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
6
1 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
27
31 violations · 2 OOS · 1.15 per inspection
Prior 365 days
62
57 violations · 5 OOS · 0.92 per inspection

Units Inspected

2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.

Seq Type VIN Plate Make Model Year OOS
1 TRUCK TRACTOR 1XKWD49X17J183584 KY A81291 VOLV
2 SEMI-TRAILER 4J8T042277T005702 KY 98401T LBT

Violations Cited

4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
393.104(d) Cargo securement - tiedown damaged 6 Vehicle Maintenance
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) 5 Vehicle Maintenance
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general 5 Vehicle Maintenance
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 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
80822519 Feb 9, 2024 WV L2 BRUCETON MILLS WV 1
80797026 Feb 2, 2024 IN L2 SEYMOUR IN 4
80741679 Jan 31, 2024 KY L2 FRANKLIN 0
80717568 Jan 29, 2024 KY L1 EDDYVILLE 0
80685027 Jan 25, 2024 KY L2 MOUNT VERNON 0
80656381 Jan 21, 2024 KY L3 LEXINGTON 1

Other inspections of these vehicles

History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.

Inspection Date State Level VIN OOS
86440261 Nov 30, 2025 KY L2 4J8T042277T005702
82916215 Oct 16, 2024 OH L1 4J8T042277T005702
82335635 Aug 8, 2024 KY L2 4J8T042277T005702
81946797 Jun 24, 2024 KY L2 4J8T042277T005702
81720889 May 26, 2024 KY L2 4J8T042277T005702
81628269 May 16, 2024 KY L2 4J8T042277T005702
81265461 Apr 4, 2024 AL L2 4J8T042277T005702
81036486 Mar 5, 2024 WV L2 4J8T042277T005702

Related records

How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (80424940) and date (Dec 18, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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/225330/inspections/
  5. 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/225330/

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 27 other inspections with a combined 31 violations and 2 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.92 violations per inspection across 62 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean?
4 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.104(d), 393.75(c), 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3).
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/225330/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

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