Roadside Inspection 82427773
Roadside inspection on Aug 16, 2024 in California • Carrier: EMPIRE EARTHWORKS LLC (USDOT 3141003) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82427773
- Date:
- Aug 16, 2024
- State:
- California
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EMPIRE EARTHWORKS LLC (3141003)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 5500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 20614A2 (CA)
- VIN:
- 3C7WRNBL6GG213175
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 3.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C7WRNBL6GG213175 | CA 20614A2 | RAM | 5500 | 2016 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82385270 | Aug 13, 2024 | CA | L1 | — | 1 | — |
| 82221337 | Jul 25, 2024 | CA | L3 | — | 2 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85558295 | Aug 21, 2025 | CA | L2 | 3C7WRNBL6GG213175 | OOS |
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