Roadside Inspection 81249700
Roadside inspection on Apr 2, 2024 in Ohio • Carrier: AUSTIN TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3119417) • Vehicle: KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81249700
- Date:
- Apr 2, 2024
- State:
- Ohio
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 11
- HazMat:
- No
- Reported location:
- US22 MILEPOST 21
- Carrier (USDOT):
- AUSTIN TRUCKING LLC (3119417)
- Vehicle:
- KENWORTH T8 Series STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- PND3531 (OH)
- VIN:
- 1NKDL00X2AJ265891
What this inspection means
11 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 41.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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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 393.207(a) (Axle positioning parts defective/missing, severity weight 7). (393.207(a))
Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1NKDL00X2AJ265891 | OH PND3531 | KENWORTH | T8 Series | 2010 | — |
Violations Cited
11 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.42 | No brakes as required - Explain: | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
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