Roadside Inspection 80684674
Roadside inspection on Jan 22, 2024 in Rhode Island • Carrier: SANTOWS TOWING INC (USDOT 3544933) • Vehicle: HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80684674
- Date:
- Jan 22, 2024
- State:
- Rhode Island
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- RT 95N @ EXIT 35 (THURBERS AVE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SANTOWS TOWING INC (3544933)
- Operating authority:
- MC1185006
- Vehicle:
- HINO XJC740 / XFC740 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 49144 (RI)
- VIN:
- JHHSDM2H3JK008233
What this inspection means
5 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 4.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | JHHSDM2H3JK008233 | RI 49144 | HINO | XJC740 / XFC740 | 2018 | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | 1 | Driver Fitness | — |
| 390.21T(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | — | General/Admin | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85789092 | Sep 16, 2025 | MA | L3 | JHHSDM2H3JK008233 | OOS |
| 80155589 | Nov 13, 2023 | MA | L3 | JHHSDM2H3JK008233 | — |
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