Roadside Inspection 83175374
Roadside inspection on Nov 13, 2024 in Florida • Carrier: WALTER E SMITHE (USDOT 526753) • Vehicle: ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83175374
- Date:
- Nov 13, 2024
- State:
- Florida
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PALM CITY FL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- WALTER E SMITHE (526753)
- Vehicle:
- ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- REFD49 (FL)
- VIN:
- JALC4W160M7K00072
What this inspection means
4 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a slightly above 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 | JALC4W160M7K00072 | FL REFD49 | ISUZU | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83062241 | Oct 29, 2024 | FL | L3 | NAPLES FL | 0 | — |
| 82774306 | Sep 24, 2024 | FL | L3 | PUNTA GORDA FL | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83062241 | Oct 29, 2024 | FL | L3 | JALC4W160M7K00072 | — |
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Recent activity at PALM CITY FL
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87743980 | Apr 30, 2026 | B & B TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 0 | — |
| 87731555 | Apr 29, 2026 | LILY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 0 | — |
| 87731515 | Apr 29, 2026 | MARCIANO PINEIRO GARCIA | 3 | — |
| 87718288 | Apr 28, 2026 | DDC INC | 2 | OOS |
| 87709303 | Apr 27, 2026 | KW WRECKER SERVICE | 0 | — |
| 87707147 | Apr 27, 2026 | KW WRECKER SERVICE | 0 | — |
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