Roadside Inspection 82527913
Roadside inspection on Aug 27, 2024 in Texas • Carrier: CAL-ARK INTERNATIONAL INC (USDOT 546354) • Vehicle: KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82527913
- Date:
- Aug 27, 2024
- State:
- Texas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CAL-ARK INTERNATIONAL INC (546354)
- Operating authority:
- MC270827
- Vehicle:
- KENWORTH T680 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- U0595HY (TN)
- VIN:
- 1XKYD49X0KJ297982
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 23.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
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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 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps, severity weight 3). (393.9(a))
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XKYD49X0KJ297982 | TN U0595HY | KENWORTH | T680 | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS25316P846962 | TN T903561 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER | Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2006 | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83026919 | Oct 25, 2024 | NC | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 83020753 | Oct 22, 2024 | MN | L3 | CLARKS GROVE MN | 0 | — |
| 82986582 | Oct 22, 2024 | TN | L1 | INTERSTATE 40 | 0 | — |
| 82979420 | Oct 18, 2024 | TX | L2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE | 0 | — |
| 82952375 | Oct 18, 2024 | KY | L1 | EDDYVILLE | 0 | — |
| 82940199 | Oct 17, 2024 | KS | L3 | — | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88927614 | Sep 6, 2026 | TX | L2 | 1XKYD49X0KJ297982 | OOS |
| 85523001 | Aug 15, 2025 | TX | L2 | 1XKYD49X0KJ297982 | — |
| 84854298 | May 30, 2025 | TX | L2 | 1XKYD49X0KJ297982 | OOS |
| 1327001191 | Jun 5, 2024 | US | L1 | 1UYVS25316P846962 | OOS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87740840 | Apr 30, 2026 | DESTINYS CARRIERS LLC | 0 | — |