Roadside Inspection 83038672
Roadside inspection on Oct 28, 2024 in Iowa • Carrier: WINDOWS BY PELLA INC (USDOT 281478) • Vehicle: INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83038672
- Date:
- Oct 28, 2024
- State:
- Iowa
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- HWY 151 NB
- Carrier (USDOT):
- WINDOWS BY PELLA INC (281478)
- Vehicle:
- INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- IGX797 (IA)
- VIN:
- 3HAEUMML5KL405620
What this inspection means
5 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 6.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3HAEUMML5KL405620 | IA IGX797 | INTL | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16B | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82669273 | Sep 13, 2024 | IA | L3 | HIGHWAY 18 WB | 1 | — |
| 82537495 | Aug 29, 2024 | IA | L1 | — | 5 | OOS |
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Recent activity at HWY 151 NB
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87371679 | Mar 22, 2026 | WESTLAKE BULK TRANSPORT LLC | 2 | — |
| 87371661 | Mar 20, 2026 | NEXA CORP | 12 | OOS |
| 87180847 | Feb 26, 2026 | KV EXPRESS INC | 6 | — |
| 87078273 | Feb 17, 2026 | B&G STRENGTH AND FAITH LOGISTICS LLC | 11 | OOS |
| 87057179 | Feb 13, 2026 | THE WALDINGER CORPORATION | 1 | — |
| 87031310 | Feb 11, 2026 | JAY & JUL TRUCKING LLC | 10 | — |
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