Roadside Inspection 81598411
Roadside inspection on May 14, 2024 in Washington • Carrier: SAMAX EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2457309) • Vehicle: MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L3
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81598411
- Date:
- May 14, 2024
- State:
- Washington
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 3
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MAPLE VALLEY WA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SAMAX EXPRESS INC (2457309)
- Vehicle:
- MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- PWM5341 (OH)
- VIN:
- 1M2AD38C3SW002846
What this inspection means
3 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 3 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 this carrier's typical
3
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.41 violations per inspection across 133 prior records
vs Level 3 median in Washington
3
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 26,978 Level 3 inspections in Washington during 2024
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 3 median
3
3 more than the median (0)
Compared to 938,340 Level 3 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 4.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 3 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
34%
125 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
16
29 violations · 2 OOS
Prior 90 days
36
63 violations · 6 OOS · 1.75 per inspection
Prior 365 days
125
186 violations · 18 OOS · 1.49 per inspection
Units Inspected
3 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1M2AD38C3SW002846 | OH PWM5341 | MACK TRUCK | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532D7LL184176 | ME 432134Z | WABASH NAT | — | — | — |
| 4 | SEMI-TRAILER | 13N148200R1565310 | IA FX3020 | FONA | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 10 | Driver Fitness | — |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82159637 | Jul 13, 2024 | AZ | L3 | BENSON AZ | 0 | — |
| 82117459 | Jul 13, 2024 | LA | L3 | ROADSIDE | 0 | — |
| 82108038 | Jul 11, 2024 | TX | L2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | 1 | OOS |
| 82090973 | Jul 11, 2024 | US | L1 | LAREDO TX | 2 | — |
| 82085141 | Jul 7, 2024 | TX | L2 | IH 35 MM 59 | 0 | — |
| 83884517 | Jul 6, 2024 | NM | L3 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86882081 | Jan 22, 2026 | OH | L3 | 13N148200R1565310 | — |
| 86882081 | Jan 22, 2026 | OH | L3 | 1JJV532D7LL184176 | — |
| 86696629 | Dec 31, 2025 | TX | L3 | 13N148200R1565310 | — |
| 85853470 | Sep 18, 2025 | NC | L1 | 13N148200R1565310 | — |
| 82671395 | Sep 16, 2024 | OH | L3 | 1M2AD38C3SW002846 | — |
| 82671395 | Sep 16, 2024 | OH | L3 | 13N148200R1565310 | — |
| 82671395 | Sep 16, 2024 | OH | L3 | 1JJV532D7LL184176 | — |
| 82461901 | Aug 21, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1JJV532D7LL184176 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
SAMAX EXPRESS INC
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Station
MAPLE VALLEY WA
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State
Inspections in Washington
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level III — Driver Only
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Vehicle
VIN 1M2AD38C3SW002846
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Plate
PWM5341 (OH)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (81598411) and date (May 14, 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. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- 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/2457309/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/2457309/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 3 actually inspect? ▾
A Level III (Driver-Only) inspection is limited to the driver: license, medical card, hours-of-service log, seat belt, and any driver credentials. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 36 other inspections with a combined 63 violations and 6 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.41 violations per inspection across 133 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
3 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 391.11(b)(2), 392.2, 395.24.
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/2457309/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at MAPLE VALLEY WA
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87273200 | Mar 12, 2026 | TEMPORARY STORAGE OF WASHINGTON | 1 | — |
| 87052269 | Feb 10, 2026 | RD1 TRUCKING LLC | 4 | — |
| 86935805 | Feb 2, 2026 | NAP LLC | 1 | — |
| 86829475 | Jan 14, 2026 | LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING LLC | 1 | — |
| 86559935 | Dec 8, 2025 | 4K US TRUCKING INC | 2 | — |
| 86536130 | Dec 6, 2025 | PEAK PROPANE LLC | 2 | — |
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