Roadside Inspection 81650013

Roadside inspection on May 14, 2024 in North Dakota • Carrier: FALCON TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2898299) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle OOS Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
6
OOS Violations
2
33% of violations
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
81650013
Date:
May 14, 2024
State:
North Dakota
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
6
HazMat:
No
Inspection site:
CARPIO NW TURNOUT
Vehicle:
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
683NCE (SK)

What this inspection means

The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.

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
6
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.47 violations per inspection across 34 prior records
vs Level 1 median in North Dakota
6
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 2,846 Level 1 inspections in North Dakota during 2024

How this compares

National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.

Violations vs Level 1 median
6
5 more than the median (1)
Compared to 713,681 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 25.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
34%
32 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
3
3 violations · 1 OOS
Prior 90 days
14
15 violations · 2 OOS · 1.07 per inspection
Prior 365 days
32
45 violations · 5 OOS · 1.41 per inspection

Units Inspected

2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.

Seq Type VIN Plate Make Model Year OOS
1 TRUCK TRACTOR 3AKJHHDR9RSUW6166 SK 683NCE FREIGHTLIN
2 SEMI-TRAILER 2M5121613C6128229 SK 673LBX MANAC

Violations Cited

6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 8 Vehicle Maintenance
393.55(e) Coupling device/towing methods defective 8 Vehicle Maintenance
393.45(a) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.53(b) Steering system components worn 7 Vehicle Maintenance
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps 3 Vehicle Maintenance

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
82083702 Jul 10, 2024 NE L3 0
82067972 Jul 3, 2024 CO L2 TRINIDAD CO 2
81993134 Jun 27, 2024 OK L3 CIMARRON TURNPIKE 2
82140532 Jun 25, 2024 ND L2 CARPIO ND 0
82069548 Jun 23, 2024 ND L2 CARPIO ND 0
81941151 Jun 23, 2024 MO L1 CHARLESTON MO 3 OOS

Other inspections of these vehicles

History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.

Inspection Date State Level VIN OOS
86966973 Feb 4, 2026 KS L2 3AKJHHDR9RSUW6166
86334258 Nov 15, 2025 ND L2 3AKJHHDR9RSUW6166
85274884 Jul 21, 2025 NE L3 3AKJHHDR9RSUW6166
85152673 Jul 3, 2025 NM L2 3AKJHHDR9RSUW6166
84602278 May 6, 2025 NM L3 2M5121613C6128229
83644916 Jan 15, 2025 WI L2 2M5121613C6128229
83328359 Dec 4, 2024 NM L2 2M5121613C6128229
81993134 Jun 27, 2024 OK L3 2M5121613C6128229

Related records

How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (81650013) 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Check the OOS flags. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
  4. 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/2898299/inspections/
  5. 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/2898299/

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?
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order against the vehicle. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record?
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 14 other inspections with a combined 15 violations and 2 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.47 violations per inspection across 34 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean?
6 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.48(a), 393.55(e), 393.45(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.53(b), 393.9(a).
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/2898299/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

Recent activity at CARPIO NW TURNOUT

Other carriers inspected here recently.

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