Roadside Inspection 81610722
Roadside inspection on May 9, 2024 in Tennessee • Carrier: BEARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY (USDOT 137389) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81610722
- Date:
- May 9, 2024
- State:
- Tennessee
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BEARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY (137389)
- Vehicle:
- FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 2A0902A (UK)
- VIN:
- 1FTBF2BT9NEE14348
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 15.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FTBF2BT9NEE14348 | UK 2A0902A | FORD | — | — | — |
| 2 | FULL TRAILER | 1H9E030297W509092 | UK 2A06WH0 | HARD | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.70D-CDTISD | Coupling devices defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82002380 | Jun 25, 2024 | FL | L3 | PENSACOLA FL | 0 | — |
| 81841322 | Jun 10, 2024 | NC | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 81709306 | May 20, 2024 | TN | L1 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB | 1 | — |
| 81600390 | May 14, 2024 | AL | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 81328107 | Apr 11, 2024 | AL | L2 | — | 5 | OOS |
| 81345763 | Apr 9, 2024 | FL | L2 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80367832 | Dec 11, 2023 | LA | L1 | 1H9E030297W509092 | — |
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Recent activity at KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84537418 | Apr 23, 2025 | CADENCE EQUIPMENT LLC | 0 | — |
| 84536417 | Apr 23, 2025 | EQUIPMENTSHARECOM INC | 0 | — |
| 84535363 | Apr 23, 2025 | MIRONETWORK LLC | 0 | — |
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| 84534526 | Apr 23, 2025 | FLEETMASTER EXPRESS INCORPORATED | 1 | — |
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