Roadside Inspection 81431437
Roadside inspection on Apr 23, 2024 in New Jersey • Carrier: MICHAELS TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 1487507) • Vehicle: FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81431437
- Date:
- Apr 23, 2024
- State:
- New Jersey
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- LINDEN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MICHAELS TOWING & RECOVERY INC (1487507)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- XKWF73 (NJ)
- VIN:
- 1FVACWFC4NHNB7777
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 8.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FVACWFC4NHNB7777 | NJ XKWF73 | FRHT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81900310 | Jun 17, 2024 | NJ | L3 | 1FVACWFC4NHNB7777 | — |
| 78930637 | Jun 15, 2023 | NY | L2 | 1FVACWFC4NHNB7777 | — |
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