Roadside Inspection 81624213
Roadside inspection on May 15, 2024 in Indiana • Carrier: KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD (USDOT 1033744) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81624213
- Date:
- May 15, 2024
- State:
- Indiana
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- AUBURN IN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD (1033744)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- PWF5122 (OH)
- VIN:
- 1FUJBBCK17LW48097
What this inspection means
7 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 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
7
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.06 violations per inspection across 17 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Indiana
7
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 7,210 Level 1 inspections in Indiana during 2024
vs typical at AUBURN IN
7
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 93 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
7
6 more than the median (1)
Compared to 713,681 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 25.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
29%
17 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
2
1 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
5
4 violations · 0 OOS · 0.80 per inspection
Prior 365 days
17
18 violations · 2 OOS · 1.06 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUJBBCK17LW48097 | OH PWF5122 | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5V8VC5328KM906994 | ME 3818874 | UNPUBLISHE | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81988856 | Jun 22, 2024 | TN | L1 | ARDMORE TN | 0 | — |
| 81924877 | Jun 20, 2024 | OH | L1 | HARRISON SCALES | 0 | — |
| 81546678 | May 7, 2024 | OH | L3 | ROADSIDE | 1 | — |
| 81490152 | Apr 25, 2024 | IN | L2 | WEST HARRISON | 0 | — |
| 81281949 | Apr 5, 2024 | OH | L2 | ROADSIDE | 1 | — |
| 81268889 | Apr 4, 2024 | OH | L2 | ROADSIDE | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87024449 | Feb 10, 2026 | OH | L2 | 1FUJBBCK17LW48097 | — |
| 86243397 | Nov 4, 2025 | KY | L2 | 5V8VC5328KM906994 | OOS |
| 85345518 | Jul 23, 2025 | IN | L1 | 1FUJBBCK17LW48097 | OOS |
| 80780729 | Feb 2, 2024 | OH | L2 | 1FUJBBCK17LW48097 | OOS |
| 80602876 | Jan 11, 2024 | OH | L2 | 1FUJBBCK17LW48097 | — |
| 79718555 | Sep 19, 2023 | OH | L3 | 1FUJBBCK17LW48097 | — |
| 78717256 | May 23, 2023 | KY | L1 | 1FUJBBCK17LW48097 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
KNUCKLEHEAD CHOOCHOO EXPRESS LTD
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Station
AUBURN IN
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State
Inspections in Indiana
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1FUJBBCK17LW48097
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Plate
PWF5122 (OH)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (81624213) and date (May 15, 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/1033744/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/1033744/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. 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 5 other inspections with a combined 4 violations and 0 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.06 violations per inspection across 17 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
7 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.55(d)(1), 393.11(a)(1), 393.11(a)(1), 393.9(a), 395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2), 395.22(h)(3).
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/1033744/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at AUBURN IN
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87222868 | Mar 2, 2026 | B & V TRUCKING LLC | 0 | — |
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| 87157882 | Feb 23, 2026 | RO EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC | 1 | — |
| 87157874 | Feb 23, 2026 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 1 | — |
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