Roadside Inspection 82173684
Roadside inspection on Jul 22, 2024 in Massachusetts • Carrier: G A HITCHCOCK INC (USDOT 560631) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82173684
- Date:
- Jul 22, 2024
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 16
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- H-NORTHAMPTON
- Carrier (USDOT):
- G A HITCHCOCK INC (560631)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Long Conv. STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- SR612G (MA)
- VIN:
- 1FV4FDYB0SH653370
What this inspection means
16 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 46.
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?
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 393.75(a) (Flat tire or fabric exposed, severity weight 8). (393.75(a))
Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FV4FDYB0SH653370 | MA SR612G | FREIGHTLINER | Long Conv. | 1995 | — |
Violations Cited
16 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.65(c) | Improper securement of fuel tank | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82595096 | Sep 6, 2024 | MA | L1 | H-CHICOPEE | 5 | OOS |
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