Roadside Inspection 82779326
Roadside inspection on Sep 26, 2024 in Pennsylvania • Carrier: NELSON TREE COMPANY (USDOT 2558946) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82779326
- Date:
- Sep 26, 2024
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 9
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- 1800 BLOCK PENN AVENUE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- NELSON TREE COMPANY (2558946)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-750 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- ZXR5481 (PA)
- VIN:
- 3FRNF75C28V632357
What this inspection means
9 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 22.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3FRNF75C28V632357 | PA ZXR5481 | FORD | F-750 | 2008 | — |
| 2 | OTHER | 1VRD15AG8P1052035 | — |
VERMEER
Ticket: Vern
|
BC1800XL | 2023 | — |
Violations Cited
9 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | 3 | General/Admin | — |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.70(d)(8) | Improper safety chain attachment | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | 1 | Driver Fitness | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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