Roadside Inspection 83770935
Roadside inspection on Feb 3, 2025 in Connecticut • Carrier: TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 4289977) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83770935
- Date:
- Feb 3, 2025
- State:
- Connecticut
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 13
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- UNION SCALE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC (4289977)
- Vehicle:
- FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 201346H (IL)
- VIN:
- 1FT8W3DT0NEF75233
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 48.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2025, 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
13
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 2.57 violations per inspection across 301 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Connecticut
13
Heavier than median (3)
Median of 4,665 Level 1 inspections in Connecticut during 2025
vs typical at UNION SCALE
13
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 2,878 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
13
12 more than the median (1)
Compared to 760,406 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2025
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 27.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2025
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
26%
301 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
68
205 violations · 20 OOS
Prior 90 days
204
514 violations · 72 OOS · 2.52 per inspection
Prior 365 days
301
775 violations · 100 OOS · 2.57 per inspection
Honest opinion
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 393.43D-B (Brake - relay emergency valve, severity weight 7). (393.43D-B)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FT8W3DT0NEF75233 | IL 201346H | FORD | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFW5036PL000806 | IL 920066ST | TRLR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
13 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | — | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 393.75A1-TBTP | Tires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Vehicle Maintenance
7
violations
2 OOS
Unsafe Driving
4
violations
Driver Fitness
1
violation
1 OOS
Hours of Service
1
violation
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84244048 | Mar 26, 2025 | PA | L1 | — | 16 | OOS |
| 84079190 | Mar 7, 2025 | NC | L1 | I-77 | 0 | — |
| 84052508 | Feb 24, 2025 | TX | L1 | — | 18 | OOS |
| 83939456 | Feb 21, 2025 | WI | L1 | BARABOO WI | 19 | OOS |
| 83938927 | Feb 21, 2025 | CO | L2 | MONUMENT CO | 5 | — |
| 83931464 | Feb 20, 2025 | IL | L3 | I-55 | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86985900 | Feb 6, 2026 | TN | L1 | 5VGFW5036PL000806 | — |
| 86179875 | Oct 27, 2025 | NM | L1 | 1FT8W3DT0NEF75233 | — |
| 85748965 | Sep 11, 2025 | MI | L1 | 1FT8W3DT0NEF75233 | — |
| 85740663 | Sep 9, 2025 | TN | L1 | 1FT8W3DT0NEF75233 | OOS |
| 85284623 | Jul 18, 2025 | MO | L1 | 5VGFW5036PL000806 | OOS |
| 85238701 | Jul 15, 2025 | TN | L2 | 5VGFW5036PL000806 | — |
| 83304405 | Dec 3, 2024 | TN | L1 | 5VGFW5036PL000806 | OOS |
| 83304405 | Dec 3, 2024 | TN | L1 | 1FT8W3DT0NEF75233 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC
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Station
UNION SCALE
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State
Inspections in Connecticut
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1FT8W3DT0NEF75233
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Plate
201346H (IL)
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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 (83770935) and date (Feb 3, 2025) 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. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
- 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/4289977/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/4289977/
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? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order for both the vehicle and the driver. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 204 other inspections with a combined 514 violations and 72 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 2.57 violations per inspection across 301 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
13 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.43D-B, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LRLI.
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/4289977/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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