Roadside Inspection 83164202
Roadside inspection on Nov 13, 2024 in Virginia • Carrier: DNC TRUCKS LLC (USDOT 4048194) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83164202
- Date:
- Nov 13, 2024
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 28
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NEWPORT NEWS VA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- DNC TRUCKS LLC (4048194)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- 78096P (VA)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRGL9KG703240
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 118.
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 Level 1 median in Virginia
28
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 6,230 Level 1 inspections in Virginia during 2024
vs typical at NEWPORT NEWS VA
28
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 396 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
28
27 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
Honest opinion
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 177.834A-HMC (HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation., severity weight 10). (177.834A-HMC)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C63RRGL9KG703240 | VA 78096P |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFE4431LL009088 | VA 308806TM | KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC | — | 2020 | — |
Violations Cited
28 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation. | 10 | Hazardous Materials | OOS |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | OOS |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. (Must have corresponding state statute or regulation) | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans. | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time: | 7 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time: | 7 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time: | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 7 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.70D-CDTSDM | Coupling - Full Trailer, safety devices missing. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters "USDOT". | — | General/Admin | — |
| 390.21TC-MC | Improper size/location/color of required cmv marking(s) | — | General/Admin | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Hours of Service
13
violations
3 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
9
violations
3 OOS
General/Admin
2
violations
Unsafe Driving
2
violations
Controlled Substances/Alcohol
1
violation
1 OOS
Hazardous Materials
1
violation
1 OOS
Related records
Carrier
DNC TRUCKS LLC
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Station
NEWPORT NEWS VA
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State
Inspections in Virginia
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3C63RRGL9KG703240
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Plate
78096P (VA)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
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