Roadside Inspection 81211770
Roadside inspection on Mar 26, 2024 in California • Carrier: MEZA CARRIER LLC (USDOT 4100159) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81211770
- Date:
- Mar 26, 2024
- State:
- California
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 22
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- DESERT HILLS IF
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MEZA CARRIER LLC (4100159)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- YP95554 (CA)
- VIN:
- 1FUJGLDR1BSAY5279
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 64.
Compared to the median Level 1 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 Level 1 median in California
22
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 198,681 Level 1 inspections in California during 2024
vs typical at DESERT HILLS IF
22
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 12,765 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
22
21 more than the median (1)
Compared to 713,681 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 25.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2024
Honest opinion
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.45 (Brake tubing and hose adequacy, severity weight 4). (393.45)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUJGLDR1BSAY5279 | CA YP95554 | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2011 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1DW1A53265B807091 | CA 4NX1018 | STOUGHTON TRAILERS | Stoughton Trailers | 2005 | — |
Violations Cited
22 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device. | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 390.21T(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | — | General/Admin | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | — | Hours of Service | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Vehicle Maintenance
17
violations
2 OOS
Hours of Service
3
violations
General/Admin
1
violation
Unsafe Driving
1
violation
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81646190 | May 15, 2024 | CA | L2 | CAJON SCALES | 1 | — |
| 81487803 | Apr 26, 2024 | CA | L2 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | 2 | OOS |
| 80831807 | Feb 10, 2024 | CA | L2 | — | 2 | — |
| 80818023 | Feb 5, 2024 | CA | L3 | — | 2 | OOS |
| 80784565 | Feb 1, 2024 | CA | L2 | CAJON SCALES | 3 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88147222 | Jun 14, 2026 | CA | L2 | 1FUJGLDR1BSAY5279 | — |
| 84721149 | May 7, 2025 | CA | L2 | 1FUJGLDR1BSAY5279 | — |
| 84721149 | May 7, 2025 | CA | L2 | 1DW1A53265B807091 | — |
| 84548872 | Apr 30, 2025 | UT | L1 | 1DW1A53265B807091 | — |
| 84548872 | Apr 30, 2025 | UT | L1 | 1FUJGLDR1BSAY5279 | — |
| 83174511 | Nov 14, 2024 | UT | L1 | 1DW1A53265B807091 | — |
| 83174511 | Nov 14, 2024 | UT | L1 | 1FUJGLDR1BSAY5279 | — |
| 82935550 | Oct 11, 2024 | AZ | L2 | 1DW1A53265B807091 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
MEZA CARRIER LLC
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Station
DESERT HILLS IF
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 1FUJGLDR1BSAY5279
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Plate
YP95554 (CA)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (81211770) and date (Mar 26, 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/4100159/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/4100159/
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? ▾
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? ▾
There is not yet enough prior inspection history on this carrier to compute a meaningful comparison. Once a carrier has at least 10 inspections on record, this page surfaces a 30/90/365-day trend ribbon.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
22 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.75(c), 393.45, 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(b)(2).
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/4100159/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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