Roadside Inspection 80626322
Roadside inspection on Jan 17, 2024 in Maryland • Carrier: WESTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 511412) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80626322
- Date:
- Jan 17, 2024
- State:
- Maryland
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- RT 13 N/B SALISBURY SCALEHOUSE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- WESTERN EXPRESS INC (511412)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- N1298HY (TN)
- VIN:
- 1FUJHHDR8NLMW2549
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 2024, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUJHHDR8NLMW2549 | TN N1298HY | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 3H3V532C2KT585057 | TN U859957 | HYTR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81144990 | Mar 17, 2024 | CA | L2 | DESERT HILLS IF | 2 | OOS |
| 81170825 | Mar 16, 2024 | TN | L1 | MANCHESTER TN | 0 | — |
| 81128992 | Mar 16, 2024 | OH | L2 | ROADSIDE | 0 | — |
| 81128471 | Mar 16, 2024 | MN | L3 | WORTHINGTON SCALE | 3 | — |
| 81127076 | Mar 16, 2024 | NM | L2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | — |
| 81158640 | Mar 15, 2024 | TN | L3 | MANCHESTER TN | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87540146 | Apr 9, 2026 | CA | L1 | 3H3V532C2KT585057 | — |
| 87039117 | Feb 11, 2026 | OH | L2 | 3H3V532C2KT585057 | — |
| 80184169 | Nov 16, 2023 | OH | L1 | 3H3V532C2KT585057 | — |
| 79828036 | Sep 26, 2023 | GA | L3 | 3H3V532C2KT585057 | — |
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