Roadside Inspection 81968216
Roadside inspection on Jun 19, 2024 in Washington • Carrier: MARATHON XPRESS INC (USDOT 2157427) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 81968216
- Date:
- Jun 19, 2024
- State:
- Washington
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PLYMOUTH WA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MARATHON XPRESS INC (2157427)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3271782 (FL)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDR1NSNU3221
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 2 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 1.39 violations per inspection across 107 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Washington
7
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 23,334 Level 2 inspections in Washington during 2024
vs typical at PLYMOUTH WA
7
Heavier than station median (2)
Median of 2,364 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
7
6 more than the median (1)
Compared to 941,515 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 26.0%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
35%
88 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
9
18 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
20
31 violations · 2 OOS · 1.55 per inspection
Prior 365 days
88
120 violations · 15 OOS · 1.36 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDR1NSNU3221 | FL 3271782 | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | FL QA38NQ | UTILITY TR | — | — | — |
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 | — |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82361182 | Aug 11, 2024 | WY | L1 | EVANSTON POE | 5 | OOS |
| 82260151 | Jul 25, 2024 | FL | L2 | PENSACOLA FL | 1 | OOS |
| 82209963 | Jul 24, 2024 | SD | L3 | TILFORD SD | 5 | — |
| 82209960 | Jul 24, 2024 | SD | L3 | TILFORD SD | 1 | — |
| 82235394 | Jul 23, 2024 | AZ | L2 | EHRENBERG AZ | 3 | OOS |
| 82173602 | Jul 19, 2024 | WA | L3 | ELLENSBURG WA | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87447552 | Mar 26, 2026 | WA | L1 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | — |
| 87431497 | Mar 24, 2026 | WA | L3 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | OOS |
| 87298991 | Mar 14, 2026 | WA | L3 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | — |
| 85335632 | Jul 26, 2025 | ID | L1 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | — |
| 84885678 | Jun 5, 2025 | IL | L3 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | OOS |
| 83951131 | Feb 24, 2025 | TN | L3 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | — |
| 82655745 | Sep 12, 2024 | WY | L3 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | — |
| 82515339 | Aug 22, 2024 | TN | L3 | 1UYVS2534K6542623 | — |
Related records
Carrier
MARATHON XPRESS INC
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Station
PLYMOUTH WA
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State
Inspections in Washington
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Level
Level II — Walk-Around
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Vehicle
VIN 3AKJHHDR1NSNU3221
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Plate
3271782 (FL)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (81968216) and date (Jun 19, 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. 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.
- 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/2157427/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/2157427/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. 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 20 other inspections with a combined 31 violations and 2 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.39 violations per inspection across 107 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), 393.55(d)(3), 393.55(e), 393.11(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 395.30(b)(1), 395.30(b)(1).
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/2157427/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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| 87698909 | Apr 27, 2026 | LAND VIEW INC | 0 | — |
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