Roadside Inspection 83447288
Roadside inspection on Dec 19, 2024 in US • Carrier: WESTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 511412) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83447288
- Date:
- Dec 19, 2024
- State:
- US
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- CHOWCHILLA CA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- WESTERN EXPRESS INC (511412)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- N6343HY (TN)
- VIN:
- 1FUJHHDRXNLMW2696
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
1
On par with carrier average
Carrier averages 1.11 violations per inspection across 10,545 prior records
vs Level 1 median in US
1
Cleaner than median (2)
Median of 53,211 Level 1 inspections in US during 2024
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
1
Same as 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)
41%
5890 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
484
469 violations · 91 OOS
Prior 90 days
1296
1471 violations · 254 OOS · 1.14 per inspection
Prior 365 days
5890
6592 violations · 1103 OOS · 1.12 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUJHHDRXNLMW2696 | TN N6343HY | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532DXNL306189 | TN 176763T | WABASH NAT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83949068 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | L1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | 1 | — |
| 83949000 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | L1 | — | 2 | — |
| 83948847 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 83923755 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | L2 | GRAPEVINE IF | 1 | — |
| 83915719 | Feb 17, 2025 | OH | L2 | BUCKEYE LAKE OH | 2 | OOS |
| 83915473 | Feb 17, 2025 | OH | L3 | GALLIPOLIS OH | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82426535 | Aug 17, 2024 | CA | L3 | 1FUJHHDRXNLMW2696 | — |
| 80853820 | Feb 12, 2024 | CA | L1 | 1FUJHHDRXNLMW2696 | — |
| 80527242 | Jan 2, 2024 | NV | L2 | 1JJV532DXNL306189 | — |
| 80032711 | Oct 26, 2023 | CA | L1 | 1FUJHHDRXNLMW2696 | OOS |
| 79169149 | Jul 17, 2023 | GA | L3 | 1FUJHHDRXNLMW2696 | — |
Related records
Carrier
WESTERN EXPRESS INC
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Station
CHOWCHILLA CA
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State
Inspections in US
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1FUJHHDRXNLMW2696
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Plate
N6343HY (TN)
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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 (83447288) and date (Dec 19, 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/511412/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/511412/
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 1296 other inspections with a combined 1471 violations and 254 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.11 violations per inspection across 10545 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
1 violation were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.9A-LFTSI.
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/511412/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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