Roadside Inspection 81419538
Roadside inspection on Apr 23, 2024 in Maine • Carrier: PINE TREE WASTE INC (USDOT 631038) • Vehicle: WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81419538
- Date:
- Apr 23, 2024
- State:
- Maine
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB
- Carrier (USDOT):
- PINE TREE WASTE INC (631038)
- Vehicle:
- WESTERN STAR 4900 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 4C1292 (ME)
- VIN:
- 5KKMAEDE55PU16060
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 4.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a 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 | 5KKMAEDE55PU16060 | ME 4C1292 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2005 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81920793 | Jun 19, 2024 | ME | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 81900221 | Jun 18, 2024 | ME | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 81900233 | Jun 17, 2024 | ME | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 81888632 | Jun 13, 2024 | ME | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 81863269 | Jun 12, 2024 | ME | L2 | — | 1 | OOS |
| 81839825 | Jun 10, 2024 | ME | L2 | — | 1 | OOS |
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Recent activity at PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87711787 | Apr 28, 2026 | TRANSPORT JESSON LESSARD INC | 3 | — |
| 87711764 | Apr 28, 2026 | ADUSA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 0 | — |
| 87711763 | Apr 28, 2026 | MIDLAND TRANSPORT LIMITED | 0 | — |
| 87711762 | Apr 28, 2026 | BESKO LOGISTICS INC | 0 | — |
| 87711761 | Apr 28, 2026 | LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN GP INC | 0 | — |
| 87711755 | Apr 28, 2026 | PORTLAND AIR FREIGHT INC | 0 | — |
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