Roadside Inspection 81801547
Roadside inspection on May 31, 2024 in Morelos • Carrier: MELVIN BRAUN (USDOT 227266) • Vehicle: INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81801547
- Date:
- May 31, 2024
- State:
- Morelos
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SLEEPY EYE MN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MELVIN BRAUN (227266)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- YBL5305 (MN)
- VIN:
- 3HAWNAZT5EL025786
What this inspection means
6 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.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3HAWNAZT5EL025786 | MN YBL5305 | INTERNATIO | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | — | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 180.415 | 180.415 | — | Hazardous Materials | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82295559 | Jul 30, 2024 | MN | L2 | LAMBERTON MN | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86910592 | Jan 22, 2026 | MN | L2 | 3HAWNAZT5EL025786 | — |
| 82295559 | Jul 30, 2024 | MN | L2 | 3HAWNAZT5EL025786 | — |
| 78904369 | Jun 14, 2023 | NE | L3 | 3HAWNAZT5EL025786 | — |
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