Roadside Inspection 82187949
Roadside inspection on Jul 22, 2024 in Massachusetts • Carrier: MEC TRANSPORT AND TOW INC (USDOT 3693497) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82187949
- Date:
- Jul 22, 2024
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- H-WESTON
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MEC TRANSPORT AND TOW INC (3693497)
- Operating authority:
- MC1289472
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 4146A (MA)
- VIN:
- 1FVACWDD56HV75852
What this inspection means
4 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 8.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FVACWDD56HV75852 | MA 4146A | FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2006 | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 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 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82652830 | Sep 13, 2024 | MA | L1 | H-QUINCY | 7 | — |
| 81944808 | Jun 21, 2024 | MA | L2 | H-FRANKLIN | 4 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83848217 | Feb 10, 2025 | MA | L5 | 1FVACWDD56HV75852 | OOS |
| 82652830 | Sep 13, 2024 | MA | L1 | 1FVACWDD56HV75852 | — |
| 81944808 | Jun 21, 2024 | MA | L2 | 1FVACWDD56HV75852 | OOS |
| 81453735 | Apr 25, 2024 | MA | L3 | 1FVACWDD56HV75852 | — |
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