Roadside Inspection 81365039
Roadside inspection on Apr 15, 2024 in Michigan • Carrier: FALCON TRANSTECH INC (USDOT 3338617) • Vehicle: PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81365039
- Date:
- Apr 15, 2024
- State:
- Michigan
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- FALCON TRANSTECH INC (3338617)
- Vehicle:
- PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- P1222146 (IL)
- VIN:
- 1XPBDP9X6MD749310
What this inspection means
5 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 22.
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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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XPBDP9X6MD749310 | IL P1222146 | PTRB | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GR1P0627LT172172 | IL 959530ST | GDAN | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81619053 | May 14, 2024 | PA | L2 | — | 12 | — |
| 81258725 | Mar 27, 2024 | IL | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 81015656 | Mar 1, 2024 | IA | L1 | — | 9 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87220417 | Feb 27, 2026 | NY | L1 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749310 | OOS |
| 87112129 | Feb 16, 2026 | NY | L3 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749310 | — |
| 85383901 | Jul 31, 2025 | PA | L3 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749310 | — |
| 85383901 | Jul 31, 2025 | PA | L3 | 1GR1P0627LT172172 | — |
| 81619053 | May 14, 2024 | PA | L2 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749310 | — |
| 81619053 | May 14, 2024 | PA | L2 | 1GR1P0627LT172172 | — |
| 81258725 | Mar 27, 2024 | IL | L3 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749310 | — |
| 81258725 | Mar 27, 2024 | IL | L3 | 1GR1P0627LT172172 | — |
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Recent activity at SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87323222 | Mar 18, 2026 | SUNWAY CARRIERS INC | 1 | — |
| 86751141 | Jan 8, 2026 | RMS LOGISTICS CORP | 2 | OOS |
| 85521441 | Aug 14, 2025 | FESSLER & BOWMAN INC | 1 | — |
| 85521440 | Aug 14, 2025 | RYDER SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS CANADA ULC | 1 | — |
| 85521408 | Aug 14, 2025 | HEART TRUSS AND ENGINEERING INC | 0 | — |
| 85521352 | Aug 14, 2025 | CORRIGAN OIL COMPANY NO II | 0 | — |
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