Roadside Inspection 83427871
Roadside inspection on Dec 13, 2024 in Texas • Carrier: NICOLAS FLORES BENAVIDES (USDOT 2894017) • Vehicle: INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83427871
- Date:
- Dec 13, 2024
- State:
- Texas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 14
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PHARR POE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- NICOLAS FLORES BENAVIDES (2894017)
- Vehicle:
- INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- WL5541B (TA)
- VIN:
- 3AMBEMEB5WS043997
What this inspection means
14 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
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 this carrier's typical
14
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 4.13 violations per inspection across 312 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Texas
14
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 79,661 Level 1 inspections in Texas during 2024
vs typical at PHARR POE
14
Heavier than station median (2)
Median of 5,088 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
14
13 more than the median (1)
Compared to 713,681 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 25.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
10%
231 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
21
75 violations · 5 OOS
Prior 90 days
55
177 violations · 13 OOS · 3.22 per inspection
Prior 365 days
231
934 violations · 85 OOS · 4.04 per inspection
Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3AMBEMEB5WS043997 | TA WL5541B | INTL | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
14 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5B | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5B | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83800828 | Feb 5, 2025 | TX | L2 | — | 12 | — |
| 83768130 | Jan 28, 2025 | TX | L1 | PHARR POE | 9 | — |
| 83741728 | Jan 28, 2025 | TX | L1 | — | 7 | — |
| 83752160 | Jan 27, 2025 | TX | L1 | PHARR POE | 5 | — |
| 83751593 | Jan 27, 2025 | TX | L1 | PHARR POE | 5 | — |
| 83602670 | Jan 6, 2025 | TX | L1 | PHARR POE | 3 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81354338 | Apr 12, 2024 | TX | L1 | 3AMBEMEB5WS043997 | OOS |
| 81423923 | Apr 5, 2024 | TX | L2 | 3AMBEMEB5WS043997 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
NICOLAS FLORES BENAVIDES
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Station
PHARR POE
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State
Inspections in Texas
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3AMBEMEB5WS043997
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Plate
WL5541B (TA)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (83427871) and date (Dec 13, 2024) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/2894017/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/2894017/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 55 other inspections with a combined 177 violations and 13 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 4.13 violations per inspection across 312 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/2894017/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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