Roadside Inspection 83424206
Roadside inspection on Dec 17, 2024 in New Jersey • Carrier: TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 4289977) • Vehicle: FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83424206
- Date:
- Dec 17, 2024
- State:
- New Jersey
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- KNOWLTON SCALE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC (4289977)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-350 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- A430813 (IN)
- VIN:
- 1FT8W3DT6LEC99590
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 38.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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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 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FT8W3DT6LEC99590 | IN A430813 | FORD | F-350 | 2020 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFW5326ML007348 | IN L56109 | KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC | — | 2021 | — |
Violations Cited
6 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 | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. | 5 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | 1 | Driver Fitness | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83894165 | Feb 15, 2025 | NV | L1 | — | 6 | OOS |
| 83883189 | Feb 14, 2025 | KY | L1 | FRANKLIN | 2 | OOS |
| 83914276 | Feb 13, 2025 | RI | L3 | WARWICK RI | 4 | OOS |
| 83878846 | Feb 13, 2025 | OH | L2 | DELAWARE OH | 3 | OOS |
| 83877055 | Feb 13, 2025 | TN | L1 | MANCHESTER TN | 1 | — |
| 83876775 | Feb 13, 2025 | TN | L1 | — | 2 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85765288 | Sep 10, 2025 | UT | L1 | 1FT8W3DT6LEC99590 | OOS |
| 83538700 | Dec 31, 2024 | TX | L1 | 1FT8W3DT6LEC99590 | OOS |
| 83538700 | Dec 31, 2024 | TX | L1 | 5VGFW5326ML007348 | OOS |
| 83050221 | Oct 31, 2024 | OK | L1 | 5VGFW5326ML007348 | — |
| 82921126 | Oct 15, 2024 | NV | L2 | 5VGFW5326ML007348 | OOS |
| 81948291 | Jun 21, 2024 | IA | L3 | 5VGFW5326ML007348 | — |
| 81918222 | Jun 14, 2024 | TN | L1 | 5VGFW5326ML007348 | — |
| E512413723 | May 16, 2024 | PA | L1 | 5VGFW5326ML007348 | — |
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Recent activity at KNOWLTON SCALE
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86629093 | Dec 20, 2025 | BLACKSTONE MOVERS CORP | 0 | — |
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| 86628914 | Dec 20, 2025 | ALVI LOGISTICS LLC | 0 | — |
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