Roadside Inspection 83856972
Roadside inspection on Feb 13, 2025 in Virginia • Carrier: MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS (USDOT 3304931) • Vehicle: TRANSTAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83856972
- Date:
- Feb 13, 2025
- State:
- Virginia
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- FAIRFAX STATION VA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS (3304931)
- Vehicle:
- TRANSTAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 6FP0911 (MD)
- VIN:
- 1HTSCAAMX1H348630
What this inspection means
7 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 15.
Compared to the median Level 2 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
7
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 6.21 violations per inspection across 155 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Virginia
7
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 5,022 Level 2 inspections in Virginia during 2025
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
7
6 more than the median (1)
Compared to 1,039,543 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2025
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 26.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2025
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
5%
103 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
8
52 violations · 6 OOS
Prior 90 days
20
118 violations · 17 OOS · 5.90 per inspection
Prior 365 days
103
601 violations · 81 OOS · 5.83 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1HTSCAAMX1H348630 | MD 6FP0911 | TRANSTAR | — | — | — |
| 2 | OTHER | 1VRY11194J1026065 | MD MARYLAND | VERMMER | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84413196 | Apr 14, 2025 | PA | L3 | CHESTER SPRINGS PA | 2 | OOS |
| 84362379 | Apr 10, 2025 | MD | L2 | BERLIN MD | 4 | OOS |
| 84328200 | Apr 4, 2025 | PA | L1 | PHILADELPHIA PA | 10 | OOS |
| 84306401 | Apr 2, 2025 | PA | L2 | — | 5 | — |
| 84271306 | Mar 31, 2025 | MD | L2 | CECIL COUNTY | 1 | — |
| 84226499 | Mar 26, 2025 | MD | L2 | CECIL COUNTY | 3 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85730545 | Sep 5, 2025 | MD | L2 | 1HTSCAAMX1H348630 | — |
| 84608524 | May 6, 2025 | MD | L2 | 1HTSCAAMX1H348630 | OOS |
| 83035600 | Oct 30, 2024 | MD | L2 | 1VRY11194J1026065 | OOS |
| 81969990 | Jun 26, 2024 | MD | L2 | 1VRY11194J1026065 | — |
| 81348653 | Apr 13, 2024 | MD | L2 | 1HTSCAAMX1H348630 | — |
| 80912900 | Feb 22, 2024 | MD | L2 | 1VRY11194J1026065 | OOS |
| 80912900 | Feb 22, 2024 | MD | L2 | 1HTSCAAMX1H348630 | OOS |
| 80913223 | Feb 21, 2024 | MD | L2 | 1VRY11194J1026065 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS
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Station
FAIRFAX STATION VA
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State
Inspections in Virginia
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Level
Level II — Walk-Around
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Vehicle
VIN 1HTSCAAMX1H348630
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Plate
6FP0911 (MD)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
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- 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/3304931/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/3304931/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. 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 20 other inspections with a combined 118 violations and 17 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 6.21 violations per inspection across 155 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
7 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI, 393.95A1, 396.9D2-FTF, 396.9D2-FTF, 396.9D2-FTF.
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/3304931/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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