Roadside Inspection 82095176
Roadside inspection on Jul 10, 2024 in Iowa • Carrier: MICHAEL FALES (USDOT 3532049) • Vehicle: PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82095176
- Date:
- Jul 10, 2024
- State:
- Iowa
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- HWY 61
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MICHAEL FALES (3532049)
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT 389 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- PAV2622 (MN)
- VIN:
- 1NPXGGGGX0D254130
What this inspection means
6 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 4.
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?
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1NPXGGGGX0D254130 | MN PAV2622 | PETERBILT | 389 | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1PMKR5021P1122198 | IA LQDFR8 | POLAR TANK TRAILER | Polar Tank Trailer | 2023 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8(f)(12) | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8(f)(4) | 395.8(f)(4) | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81961570 | Jun 24, 2024 | WY | L1 | SHOSHONI HIGHWAY SHOP | 3 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88849092 | Aug 28, 2026 | KS | L3 | 1PMKR5021P1122198 | — |
| 87543460 | Apr 9, 2026 | KS | L2 | 1PMKR5021P1122198 | — |
| 86004479 | Oct 7, 2025 | NM | L2 | 1PMKR5021P1122198 | — |
| 85809030 | Sep 16, 2025 | AZ | L2 | 1NPXGGGGX0D254130 | — |
| 85421128 | Aug 5, 2025 | KS | L1 | 1PMKR5021P1122198 | — |
| 85200866 | Jul 12, 2025 | SD | L3 | 1NPXGGGGX0D254130 | — |
| 84936494 | Jun 11, 2025 | KS | L3 | 1PMKR5021P1122198 | — |
| 84477960 | Apr 21, 2025 | IA | L3 | 1PMKR5021P1122198 | — |
Related records
Recent activity at HWY 61
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87637732 | Apr 20, 2026 | UNDERWATER SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | — |
| 87477491 | Apr 1, 2026 | GENESIS TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | 2 | — |
| 87408502 | Mar 24, 2026 | ZAFER ENTERPRISES LLC | 5 | OOS |
| 87371209 | Mar 20, 2026 | HUNT TRANSPORTATION INC | 5 | OOS |
| 87274665 | Mar 11, 2026 | CALEDONIA HAULERS LLC | 1 | — |
| 87017495 | Feb 10, 2026 | 2044844 ONTARIO INC | 1 | — |