Roadside Inspection 80478801
Roadside inspection on Dec 22, 2023 in Ohio • Carrier: ESTES EXPRESS LINES (USDOT 121018) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
HazMat
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80478801
- Date:
- Dec 22, 2023
- State:
- Ohio
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 4
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- Yes
- Inspection site:
- CAMBRIDGE SCALES
- Carrier (USDOT):
- ESTES EXPRESS LINES (121018)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- NL7360 (NC)
- VIN:
- 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
2
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.91 violations per inspection across 1,984 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Ohio
2
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 13,595 Level 2 inspections in Ohio during 2023
vs typical at CAMBRIDGE SCALES
2
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 583 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
2
1 more than the median (1)
Compared to 642,260 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 25.2%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
50%
1968 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
243
185 violations · 23 OOS
Prior 90 days
647
562 violations · 71 OOS · 0.87 per inspection
Prior 365 days
1968
1802 violations · 229 OOS · 0.92 per inspection
Units Inspected
4 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459 | NC NL7360 | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GRAA56176K280663 | TN T926410 | GDAN | — | — | — |
| 3 | DOLLY CONVERTER | 1GRER1213KK130553 | UK NONE | GDAN | — | — | — |
| 4 | SEMI-TRAILER | 3H3V281C9HT343298 | UK U739877 | HYTR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 7 | Hazardous Materials | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80920309 | Feb 20, 2024 | TX | L2 | IH 35 SOUTHBOUND DEVINE | 2 | — |
| 80917430 | Feb 20, 2024 | IL | L3 | I-70 | 0 | — |
| 80915869 | Feb 20, 2024 | NC | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 80915252 | Feb 20, 2024 | NC | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 80914970 | Feb 20, 2024 | NC | L2 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 | 0 | — |
| 80904659 | Feb 20, 2024 | MI | L1 | — | 3 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85889099 | Sep 26, 2025 | KY | L1 | 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459 | — |
| 85108795 | Jun 25, 2025 | GA | L3 | 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459 | — |
| 84835235 | May 30, 2025 | TN | L2 | 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459 | — |
| 81544921 | Apr 29, 2024 | IL | L3 | 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459 | — |
| 80780679 | Feb 6, 2024 | OH | L1 | 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459 | — |
| 80172691 | Nov 15, 2023 | OH | L2 | 1GRER1213KK130553 | — |
| 79342453 | Aug 4, 2023 | TN | L3 | 3H3V281C9HT343298 | — |
| 79026624 | Jun 29, 2023 | IL | L2 | 3H3V281C9HT343298 | — |
Related records
Carrier
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
Full carrier record and safety profile.
Station
CAMBRIDGE SCALES
All inspections at this site.
State
Inspections in Ohio
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level II — Walk-Around
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3AKJGEFG2LDLV0459
All inspections and records for this VIN.
Plate
NL7360 (NC)
All inspections tied to this plate.
Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (80478801) and date (Dec 22, 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. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- 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/121018/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/121018/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 647 other inspections with a combined 562 violations and 71 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.91 violations per inspection across 1984 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
2 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.55(e), 172.502(a)(1).
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/121018/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at CAMBRIDGE SCALES
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82795323 | Sep 30, 2024 | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | 3 | OOS |
| 82795322 | Sep 30, 2024 | TAZ TRANS INC | 3 | OOS |
| 82795321 | Sep 30, 2024 | WHITE HORSE TRANS INC | 3 | — |
| 82795311 | Sep 30, 2024 | PRIME EAGLE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1 | — |
| 82795310 | Sep 30, 2024 | MSK EXPRESS LLC | 1 | — |
| 82795294 | Sep 30, 2024 | GREEN TRUCKING LLC | 0 | — |
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