Roadside Inspection 84811605
Roadside inspection on May 28, 2025 in Alabama • Carrier: BASIC TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2141830) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 84811605
- Date:
- May 28, 2025
- State:
- Alabama
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- COTTONDALE AL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BASIC TRANSPORT LLC (2141830)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- AZ248L (NJ)
- VIN:
- 3AKJGLDRXESFD0214
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 26.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a more severe than typical result.
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How this compares
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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 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed, severity weight 0). (395.8A1-HOSP)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJGLDRXESFD0214 | NJ AZ248L | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532D3GL913070 | NJ TVZ76M | WABASH NAT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | — | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | — | Hours of Service | OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85334432 | Jul 27, 2025 | TN | L1 | KNOXVILLE TN | 0 | — |
| 85302825 | Jul 22, 2025 | TN | L3 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
| 85302414 | Jul 22, 2025 | TN | L3 | STANTON TN | 1 | OOS |
| 85316753 | Jul 20, 2025 | MD | L2 | HAGERSTOWN MD | 1 | — |
| 85265253 | Jul 18, 2025 | TN | L1 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
| 85264744 | Jul 18, 2025 | TN | L3 | — | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85576662 | Aug 23, 2025 | LA | L3 | 1JJV532D3GL913070 | — |
| 84610561 | May 6, 2025 | TN | L3 | 1JJV532D3GL913070 | — |
| 84250352 | Mar 26, 2025 | TN | L3 | 1JJV532D3GL913070 | — |
| 84011038 | Mar 1, 2025 | TN | L1 | 1JJV532D3GL913070 | OOS |
| 83268929 | Nov 27, 2024 | TN | L3 | 3AKJGLDRXESFD0214 | — |
| 83162186 | Nov 13, 2024 | TN | L1 | 3AKJGLDRXESFD0214 | OOS |
| 81504011 | Apr 26, 2024 | TN | L3 | 1JJV532D3GL913070 | — |
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Recent activity at COTTONDALE AL
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87735897 | May 1, 2026 | FREEDOM TRANS DEDICATED LLC | 0 | — |
| 87735783 | May 1, 2026 | NHX LOGISTICS LLC | 5 | OOS |
| 87737436 | Apr 30, 2026 | GULF DISTRIBUTING COMPANY OF ALABAMA LLC | 1 | — |
| 87722862 | Apr 30, 2026 | ASAP TRANS CORP | 0 | — |
| 87722641 | Apr 30, 2026 | FRISARD'S TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 0 | — |
| 87721444 | Apr 30, 2026 | ROMAN CARGO LLC | 2 | — |
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