Roadside Inspection 83270408
Roadside inspection on Nov 27, 2024 in Pennsylvania • Carrier: TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 4289977) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83270408
- Date:
- Nov 27, 2024
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MONTGOMERYVILLE PA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC (4289977)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-350 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 206419H (IL)
- VIN:
- 1FT8W3DT8PEC58240
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness, with a combined severity weight of 24.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
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How this compares
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Carrier trend at this moment
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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 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL., severity weight 8). (383.23A2-LCDLN)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FT8W3DT8PEC58240 | IL 206419H | FORD | F-350 | 2023 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFW5038PL001830 | IL 952365ST | KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC | — | 2023 | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. | 8 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation. | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83754672 | Jan 26, 2025 | GA | L1 | LAVONIA GA | 3 | — |
| 83736629 | Jan 26, 2025 | SC | L3 | BLACKSBURG SC | 4 | OOS |
| 83729856 | Jan 26, 2025 | MI | L1 | — | 3 | OOS |
| 83700866 | Jan 25, 2025 | CT | L3 | I-91 NEW HAVEN | 1 | — |
| 83747239 | Jan 24, 2025 | RI | L2 | WARWICK RI | 3 | OOS |
| 83699373 | Jan 24, 2025 | PA | L1 | SHARON PA | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86722344 | Jan 6, 2026 | TN | L1 | 5VGFW5038PL001830 | OOS |
| 86087905 | Oct 17, 2025 | TN | L1 | 5VGFW5038PL001830 | OOS |
| 85465704 | Aug 6, 2025 | RI | L3 | 1FT8W3DT8PEC58240 | OOS |
| 85292407 | Jul 22, 2025 | AR | L1 | 1FT8W3DT8PEC58240 | — |
| 83348383 | Dec 10, 2024 | CT | L1 | 1FT8W3DT8PEC58240 | — |
| 83348383 | Dec 10, 2024 | CT | L1 | 5VGFW5038PL001830 | — |
| 82963019 | Oct 22, 2024 | SC | L2 | 1FT8W3DT8PEC58240 | OOS |
| 82973070 | Oct 19, 2024 | FL | L2 | 5VGFW5038PL001830 | — |
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Recent activity at MONTGOMERYVILLE PA
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87721187 | Apr 28, 2026 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 1 | — |
| 87679813 | Apr 23, 2026 | WIESE USA INC | 3 | — |
| 87679722 | Apr 23, 2026 | JAGUAR TRANSPORT LLC | 3 | OOS |
| 87679343 | Apr 23, 2026 | JENNY'S FLOWERS & LANDSCAPING LLC | 7 | OOS |
| 87679102 | Apr 23, 2026 | HABERLE STEEL INC | 0 | — |
| 87677443 | Apr 23, 2026 | MINER LTD | 4 | — |
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