Roadside Inspection 80503449

Roadside inspection on Dec 27, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: DB XPRESS INC (USDOT 3113527) • Vehicle: VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle: OK Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
10
OOS Violations
0
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
80503449
Date:
Dec 27, 2023
State:
Texas
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
10
HazMat:
No
Inspection site:
IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE
Carrier (USDOT):
DB XPRESS INC (3113527)
Vehicle:
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
R569282 (TX)

What this inspection means

10 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.

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
10
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.60 violations per inspection across 65 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Texas
10
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 61,780 Level 1 inspections in Texas during 2023
vs typical at IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE
10
Heavier than station median (4)
Median of 153 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
10
9 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
28%
64 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
8
5 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
18
18 violations · 4 OOS · 1.00 per inspection
Prior 365 days
64
102 violations · 14 OOS · 1.59 per inspection

Units Inspected

2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.

Seq Type VIN Plate Make Model Year OOS
1 TRUCK TRACTOR 4V4NC9EH8JN966167 TX R569282 VOLV
2 SEMI-TRAILER 3H3V532C3KR360675 CA 4SF8571 HYUN

Violations Cited

10 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
393.45B2UV Brake tubing/hoses inadequate 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.60D Glazing/window obstructions 4 Vehicle Maintenance
390.21(a) Vehicle marking requirements 3 General/Admin
395.26B Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Hours of Service
395.26B Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Hours of Service
395.26B Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Hours of Service
395.26B Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Hours of Service
395.26B Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Hours of Service
395.26B Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Hours of Service
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current Hours of Service

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
81002144 Feb 25, 2024 TX L2 REST AREA ON MM 59 5 OOS
83839234 Feb 22, 2024 NM L2 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY 0
80903378 Feb 20, 2024 KY L1 EDDYVILLE 0
80888573 Feb 19, 2024 AR L1 4
80878325 Feb 18, 2024 SD L3 ABERDEEN SD 0
80860298 Feb 14, 2024 AR L3 HEMPSTEAD COUNTY 1

Other inspections of these vehicles

History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.

Inspection Date State Level VIN OOS
87272794 Mar 11, 2026 LA L2 4V4NC9EH8JN966167
87258149 Mar 10, 2026 LA L3 4V4NC9EH8JN966167
86961402 Feb 3, 2026 AZ L2 3H3V532C3KR360675
86790569 Jan 14, 2026 KY L3 4V4NC9EH8JN966167
86724718 Jan 6, 2026 LA L2 4V4NC9EH8JN966167
85460285 Aug 7, 2025 TX L1 4V4NC9EH8JN966167 OOS
83591851 Jan 7, 2025 TX L2 4V4NC9EH8JN966167
83432071 Dec 15, 2024 LA L2 4V4NC9EH8JN966167 OOS

Related records

How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (80503449) and date (Dec 27, 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. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
  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/3113527/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/3113527/

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?
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 18 other inspections with a combined 18 violations and 4 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.60 violations per inspection across 65 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean?
10 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.45B2UV, 393.60D, 390.21(a), 395.26B, 395.26B, 395.26B, 395.26B, 395.26B.
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/3113527/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

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