Roadside Inspection 82959804
Roadside inspection on Oct 21, 2024 in Connecticut • Carrier: MIRACLE FREIGHT CORP (USDOT 3518364) • Vehicle: INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82959804
- Date:
- Oct 21, 2024
- State:
- Connecticut
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 20
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MERIDEN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MIRACLE FREIGHT CORP (3518364)
- Vehicle:
- INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 9AP179 (NH)
- VIN:
- 3HSDZAPR0NN330549
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
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?
vs this carrier's typical
20
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 2.84 violations per inspection across 19 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Connecticut
20
Heavier than median (3)
Median of 4,051 Level 1 inspections in Connecticut during 2024
vs typical at MERIDEN
20
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 55 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
20
19 more than the median (1)
Compared to 713,681 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 25.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
13%
15 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
0
No inspections in this window
Prior 90 days
3
22 violations · 2 OOS · 7.33 per inspection
Prior 365 days
15
53 violations · 5 OOS · 3.53 per inspection
This inspection occurred during a stretch where the carrier had 2.6× their typical violation rate (22 violations across 3 prior-90-day inspections vs a lifetime average of 2.84 per inspection).
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDZAPR0NN330549 | NH 9AP179 | INTL | — | — | — |
| 2 | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1H2N0402XCH801305 | ME 5339589 | FRUE | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
20 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83286494 | Nov 30, 2024 | MD | L2 | BALTIMORE CITY | 3 | OOS |
| 83283061 | Nov 30, 2024 | CT | L2 | UNION SCALE | 12 | OOS |
| 83283036 | Nov 30, 2024 | CT | L3 | UNION | 2 | OOS |
| 83283032 | Nov 30, 2024 | CT | L2 | UNION SCALE | 8 | OOS |
| 82703239 | Sep 18, 2024 | NJ | L1 | GREENWICH WB SCALE | 15 | OOS |
| 82579036 | Sep 3, 2024 | CT | L3 | — | 4 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83283061 | Nov 30, 2024 | CT | L2 | 3HSDZAPR0NN330549 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
MIRACLE FREIGHT CORP
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Station
MERIDEN
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State
Inspections in Connecticut
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3HSDZAPR0NN330549
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Plate
9AP179 (NH)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (82959804) and date (Oct 21, 2024) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/3518364/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/3518364/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order against the vehicle. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 3 other inspections with a combined 22 violations and 2 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 2.84 violations per inspection across 19 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
20 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.45D-BAAL, 393.47E, 393.47E, 393.47E, 393.53B, 393.53B.
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/3518364/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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