Roadside Inspection 83176674
Roadside inspection on Nov 13, 2024 in Indiana • Carrier: KOVAC EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1299125) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83176674
- Date:
- Nov 13, 2024
- State:
- Indiana
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- TERRE HAUTE IN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- KOVAC EXPRESS INC (1299125)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 2950366 (IN)
- VIN:
- 3AKJGLDR2JSHT8201
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 5.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJGLDR2JSHT8201 | IN 2950366 | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GRAA0629CT570050 | IN P547892 | GREAT DANE | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | Unsafe Driving | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83584872 | Jan 9, 2025 | IN | L3 | LA PORTE IN | 1 | — |
| 83459592 | Dec 19, 2024 | IN | L2 | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | — |
| 83411970 | Dec 15, 2024 | IN | L3 | TERRE HAUTE IN | 0 | — |
| 83256315 | Nov 25, 2024 | IN | L2 | WINCHESTER IN | 0 | — |
| 83122094 | Nov 7, 2024 | OH | L2 | HUBBARD OH | 1 | — |
| 82992413 | Oct 24, 2024 | NE | L3 | — | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85106168 | Jun 24, 2025 | IN | L3 | 3AKJGLDR2JSHT8201 | — |
| 83760302 | Feb 1, 2025 | NM | L3 | 1GRAA0629CT570050 | — |
| 82778205 | Sep 26, 2024 | IL | L3 | 3AKJGLDR2JSHT8201 | — |
| 81650451 | May 14, 2024 | AZ | L2 | 1GRAA0629CT570050 | — |
| 83906935 | Mar 28, 2024 | NM | L2 | 1GRAA0629CT570050 | — |
| 81179325 | Mar 23, 2024 | MO | L3 | 3AKJGLDR2JSHT8201 | — |
| 81017676 | Feb 29, 2024 | IL | L3 | 3AKJGLDR2JSHT8201 | — |
| 80936196 | Feb 23, 2024 | IN | L3 | 3AKJGLDR2JSHT8201 | — |
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