Roadside Inspection 84968327
Roadside inspection on Jun 13, 2025 in Alabama • Carrier: PENN TANK LINES INC (USDOT 264473) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 84968327
- Date:
- Jun 13, 2025
- State:
- Alabama
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 12
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PELHAM AL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- PENN TANK LINES INC (264473)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- AG73301 (AL)
- VIN:
- 1FUJGEDVXCLBV7374
What this inspection means
12 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 54.
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
12
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.92 violations per inspection across 691 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Alabama
12
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 21,155 Level 2 inspections in Alabama during 2025
vs typical at PELHAM AL
12
Heavier than station median (2)
Median of 176 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
12
11 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)
59%
319 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
40
23 violations · 5 OOS
Prior 90 days
81
50 violations · 9 OOS · 0.62 per inspection
Prior 365 days
319
280 violations · 32 OOS · 0.88 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUJGEDVXCLBV7374 | AL AG73301 | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1PMA2442585007795 | AL PT3145M | POLAR MFG. | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
12 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85489571 | Aug 12, 2025 | FL | L2 | BUSHNELL FL | 0 | — |
| 85488102 | Aug 12, 2025 | FL | L2 | WEBSTER FL | 0 | — |
| 85468043 | Aug 11, 2025 | NJ | L2 | BROAD ST | 1 | — |
| 85452645 | Aug 7, 2025 | SC | L1 | HARLEYVILLE SC | 2 | — |
| 85428105 | Aug 7, 2025 | SC | L1 | MONETTA SC | 0 | — |
| 85419758 | Aug 6, 2025 | KY | L1 | KUTTAWA | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84078141 | Mar 10, 2025 | AL | L2 | 1FUJGEDVXCLBV7374 | — |
| 84078141 | Mar 10, 2025 | AL | L2 | 1PMA2442585007795 | — |
| 82457909 | Aug 22, 2024 | MS | L1 | 1FUJGEDVXCLBV7374 | OOS |
| 82457909 | Aug 22, 2024 | MS | L1 | 1PMA2442585007795 | OOS |
| 81152634 | Mar 19, 2024 | AL | L2 | 1FUJGEDVXCLBV7374 | — |
| 78476143 | Apr 27, 2023 | MS | L2 | 1FUJGEDVXCLBV7374 | — |
Related records
Carrier
PENN TANK LINES INC
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Station
PELHAM AL
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State
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Level
Level II — Walk-Around
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Vehicle
VIN 1FUJGEDVXCLBV7374
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Plate
AG73301 (AL)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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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/264473/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/264473/
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 81 other inspections with a combined 50 violations and 9 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.92 violations per inspection across 691 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
12 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLSR, 393.55C1-B, 393.55C2-B, 393.55E-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.60D, 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-CSURR.
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/264473/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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