Roadside Inspection 83940577
Roadside inspection on Feb 23, 2025 in US • Carrier: CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC (USDOT 2536922) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83940577
- Date:
- Feb 23, 2025
- State:
- US
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 3
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- BROWNSVILLE TX
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC (2536922)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- R687036 (TX)
- VIN:
- 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
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
5
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.35 violations per inspection across 223 prior records
vs Level 1 median in US
5
Heavier than median (3)
Median of 82,802 Level 1 inspections in US during 2025
vs typical at BROWNSVILLE TX
5
Heavier than station median (3)
Median of 4,240 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
5
4 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)
47%
119 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
12
11 violations · 1 OOS
Prior 90 days
27
36 violations · 3 OOS · 1.33 per inspection
Prior 365 days
119
167 violations · 17 OOS · 1.40 per inspection
Units Inspected
3 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054 | TX R687036 | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1PMS34329Y1022424 | TX 254B976 | POLAR MFG. | — | — | — |
| 4 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1PMS34329Y1022424 | TX 254B976 | POLAR MFG. | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84505691 | Apr 24, 2025 | TX | L2 | VETERANS POE | 0 | — |
| 84556635 | Apr 22, 2025 | TX | L2 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE | 0 | — |
| 84477453 | Apr 22, 2025 | MS | L1 | NASA EB INSP STATION | 1 | — |
| 84511291 | Apr 21, 2025 | US | L1 | BROWNSVILLE TX | 2 | — |
| 84474299 | Apr 21, 2025 | TN | L2 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
| 84453543 | Apr 18, 2025 | AR | L2 | HOPE AR | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87593136 | Apr 15, 2026 | US | L1 | 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054 | OOS |
| 87587402 | Apr 12, 2026 | TX | L2 | 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054 | — |
| 87002086 | Feb 9, 2026 | MO | L3 | 1PMS34329Y1022424 | — |
| 86655876 | Dec 26, 2025 | US | L1 | 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054 | — |
| 86017340 | Oct 9, 2025 | TX | L2 | 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054 | — |
| 83517062 | Dec 29, 2024 | TX | L2 | 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054 | — |
| 82370835 | Aug 13, 2024 | AL | L3 | 1PMS34329Y1022424 | — |
| 82370835 | Aug 13, 2024 | AL | L3 | 1PMS34329Y1022424 | — |
Related records
Carrier
CONTINENTAL TANK LINES LLC
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Station
BROWNSVILLE TX
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3AKJGLD51FSGB9054
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Plate
R687036 (TX)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (83940577) and date (Feb 23, 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/2536922/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/2536922/
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 against the vehicle. 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 27 other inspections with a combined 36 violations and 3 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.35 violations per inspection across 223 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
5 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.55D1-B, 393.55E-B, 393.207A-SUBL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.83E.
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/2536922/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at BROWNSVILLE TX
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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