Roadside Inspection 81885993
Roadside inspection on Jun 11, 2024 in Florida • Carrier: AFFORDABLE TOWING OF TAMPA BAY INC (USDOT 3771027) • Vehicle: HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81885993
- Date:
- Jun 11, 2024
- State:
- Florida
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- TAMPA FL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- AFFORDABLE TOWING OF TAMPA BAY INC (3771027)
- Vehicle:
- HINO Conventional Type Truck STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- E1015E (FL)
- VIN:
- 5PVNJ8JN4E4S51566
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 12.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.128(b) (Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers, severity weight 6). (393.128(b))
Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5PVNJ8JN4E4S51566 | FL E1015E | HINO | Conventional Type Truck | 2014 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89088328 | Sep 22, 2026 | FL | L3 | 5PVNJ8JN4E4S51566 | — |
| 87973380 | May 26, 2026 | FL | L3 | 5PVNJ8JN4E4S51566 | — |
| 82415787 | Aug 12, 2024 | FL | L2 | 5PVNJ8JN4E4S51566 | OOS |
Carrier booking & risk tools
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