Roadside Inspection 81062098
Roadside inspection on Feb 29, 2024 in Texas • Carrier: CARDENAL EXPRESS SA DE CV (USDOT 847349) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81062098
- Date:
- Feb 29, 2024
- State:
- Texas
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- LAT:31 39' 52.98N
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CARDENAL EXPRESS SA DE CV (847349)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 52AB2P (DF)
- VIN:
- 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, 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 1.36 violations per inspection across 327 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Texas
4
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 176,960 Level 2 inspections in Texas during 2024
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
4
3 more than the median (1)
Compared to 941,515 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 26.0%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
48%
326 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
33
67 violations · 5 OOS
Prior 90 days
85
149 violations · 17 OOS · 1.75 per inspection
Prior 365 days
326
446 violations · 45 OOS · 1.37 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | DF 52AB2P | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532W3XL601705 | OK 3631LI | WABC | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81499901 | Apr 29, 2024 | TX | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 81496165 | Apr 29, 2024 | NM | L3 | HWY 136 | 0 | — |
| 81463775 | Apr 26, 2024 | NM | L3 | HWY 136 | 0 | — |
| 81455517 | Apr 24, 2024 | NM | L2 | SANTA TERESA PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | — |
| 81448313 | Apr 22, 2024 | TX | L1 | — | 3 | — |
| 81412734 | Apr 19, 2024 | TX | L1 | — | 9 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86284953 | Nov 6, 2025 | TX | L1 | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | — |
| 86078482 | Oct 14, 2025 | US | L2 | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | — |
| 85866805 | Sep 23, 2025 | NM | L3 | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | — |
| 85738598 | Sep 9, 2025 | TX | L1 | 1JJV532W3XL601705 | — |
| 85719462 | Sep 8, 2025 | US | L1 | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | — |
| 85636333 | Aug 26, 2025 | TX | L1 | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | — |
| 85579038 | Aug 23, 2025 | US | L3 | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | — |
| 85529260 | Aug 18, 2025 | US | L1 | 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688 | — |
Related records
Carrier
CARDENAL EXPRESS SA DE CV
Full carrier record and safety profile.
Station
LAT:31 39' 52.98N
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State
Inspections in Texas
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level II — Walk-Around
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3AKJCYDJ5GDHR6688
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Plate
52AB2P (DF)
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 (81062098) and date (Feb 29, 2024) 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. 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.
- 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/847349/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/847349/
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? ▾
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 85 other inspections with a combined 149 violations and 17 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.36 violations per inspection across 327 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
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/847349/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at LAT:31 39' 52.98N
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87660962 | Apr 21, 2026 | TRANSPORTES DE CARGA ANGELES AZULES SA DE CV | 3 | — |
| 86948565 | Jan 30, 2026 | SAMCO FREIGHT LLC | 8 | OOS |
| 86899337 | Jan 26, 2026 | BRENDA LIZETH GALINDO WAGNER | 6 | — |
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