Roadside Inspection 85045619
Roadside inspection on Jun 25, 2025 in Idaho • Carrier: MLK START INC (USDOT 4189900) • Vehicle: FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85045619
- Date:
- Jun 25, 2025
- State:
- Idaho
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 27
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- COEUR D'ALENE ID
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MLK START INC (4189900)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-350 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- FAKE TEMP (TX)
- VIN:
- 1FT8W3DT9REC81495
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 Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 85.
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
27
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 3.30 violations per inspection across 20 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Idaho
27
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 4,082 Level 1 inspections in Idaho during 2025
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
27
26 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)
25%
20 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
0
No inspections in this window
Prior 90 days
5
23 violations · 2 OOS · 4.60 per inspection
Prior 365 days
20
66 violations · 6 OOS · 3.30 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 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL., severity weight 8). (383.23A2-LCDLN)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FT8W3DT9REC81495 | TX FAKE TEMP | FORD | F-350 | 2024 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFW5031ML004306 | ME 5545679 | KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC | — | 2021 | — |
Violations Cited
27 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390.35 | Fraudulent record(s). | 10 | General/Admin | — |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. | 8 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. | 5 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.65F-F | Fuel - Improper fuel line protection. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | — | General/Admin | — |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters "USDOT". | — | General/Admin | — |
| 392.9AA1 | Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | — | Unsafe Driving | OOS |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Hours of Service
9
violations
Vehicle Maintenance
9
violations
1 OOS
Unsafe Driving
5
violations
1 OOS
General/Admin
3
violations
Driver Fitness
1
violation
1 OOS
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85261703 | Jul 17, 2025 | TN | L1 | MCEWEN TN | 0 | — |
| 84610494 | May 6, 2025 | OH | L2 | HUBBARD OH | 2 | — |
| 84569303 | Apr 30, 2025 | CA | L2 | CORDELIA CVEF | 3 | OOS |
| 84561203 | Apr 30, 2025 | WA | L3 | TUMWATER WA | 3 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87371960 | Mar 19, 2026 | IL | L3 | 5VGFW5031ML004306 | — |
| 87371960 | Mar 19, 2026 | IL | L3 | 1FT8W3DT9REC81495 | — |
| 86699655 | Dec 30, 2025 | GA | L3 | 1FT8W3DT9REC81495 | — |
| 86699655 | Dec 30, 2025 | GA | L3 | 5VGFW5031ML004306 | — |
| 86652597 | Dec 24, 2025 | FL | L1 | 5VGFW5031ML004306 | OOS |
| 86652597 | Dec 24, 2025 | FL | L1 | 1FT8W3DT9REC81495 | OOS |
| 86523366 | Dec 9, 2025 | CT | L1 | 5VGFW5031ML004306 | OOS |
| 86523366 | Dec 9, 2025 | CT | L1 | 1FT8W3DT9REC81495 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
MLK START INC
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Station
COEUR D'ALENE ID
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 1FT8W3DT9REC81495
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Plate
FAKE TEMP (TX)
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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. 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.
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- 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/4189900/
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 5 other inspections with a combined 23 violations and 2 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 3.30 violations per inspection across 20 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
27 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 390.35, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLML, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32.
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/4189900/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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