Roadside Inspection 85477116
Roadside inspection on Aug 11, 2025 in Arizona • Carrier: ROYAL LINKAGE INC (USDOT 4220658) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver OOS
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85477116
- Date:
- Aug 11, 2025
- State:
- Arizona
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- GOODYEAR AZ
- Carrier (USDOT):
- ROYAL LINKAGE INC (4220658)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- ZP40650 (CA)
- VIN:
- 3AKNHHDR3KSKJ0709
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
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
5
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 4.39 violations per inspection across 41 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Arizona
5
Heavier than median (3)
Median of 28,962 Level 2 inspections in Arizona during 2025
vs typical at GOODYEAR AZ
5
Heavier than station median (2)
Median of 1,070 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
5
4 more than the median (1)
Compared to 1,039,543 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2025
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 26.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2025
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
13%
40 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
2
8 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
11
49 violations · 7 OOS · 4.45 per inspection
Prior 365 days
40
173 violations · 16 OOS · 4.33 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKNHHDR3KSKJ0709 | CA ZP40650 | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS2534CU265811 | CA 4VP5192 | UTILITY TR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 7 | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 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.
Unsafe Driving
2
violations
Hazardous Materials
1
violation
Hours of Service
1
violation
1 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
1
violation
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85974366 | Oct 4, 2025 | CA | L3 | DESERT HILLS IF | 2 | OOS |
| 85893268 | Sep 24, 2025 | CA | L2 | KEENE SCALES | 1 | OOS |
| 85875869 | Sep 23, 2025 | AZ | L3 | CASA GRANDE AZ | 0 | — |
| 85771227 | Sep 12, 2025 | AZ | L1 | PARKER AZ | 1 | — |
| 85614254 | Aug 26, 2025 | AZ | L3 | EHRENBERG AZ | 8 | — |
| 85403368 | Aug 1, 2025 | CA | L2 | DESERT HILLS IF | 5 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87143370 | Feb 24, 2026 | AZ | L2 | 3AKNHHDR3KSKJ0709 | — |
| 86546573 | Dec 10, 2025 | AZ | L3 | 1UYVS2534CU265811 | OOS |
| 86449147 | Nov 20, 2025 | CA | L2 | 3AKNHHDR3KSKJ0709 | — |
| 86449147 | Nov 20, 2025 | CA | L2 | 1UYVS2534CU265811 | — |
| 85614254 | Aug 26, 2025 | AZ | L3 | 1UYVS2534CU265811 | — |
| 83810923 | Feb 6, 2025 | KS | L3 | 1UYVS2534CU265811 | — |
| 83770377 | Feb 1, 2025 | CA | L1 | 3AKNHHDR3KSKJ0709 | — |
| 83351129 | Dec 6, 2024 | AZ | L3 | 3AKNHHDR3KSKJ0709 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
ROYAL LINKAGE INC
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Station
GOODYEAR AZ
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State
Inspections in Arizona
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level II — Walk-Around
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3AKNHHDR3KSKJ0709
All inspections and records for this VIN.
Plate
ZP40650 (CA)
All inspections tied to this plate.
Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (85477116) and date (Aug 11, 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/4220658/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/4220658/
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? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order against 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 11 other inspections with a combined 49 violations and 7 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 4.39 violations per inspection across 41 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: 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.55C2-B, 172.502A1-HMPP, 395.8A1-HOSP.
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/4220658/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at GOODYEAR AZ
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87744652 | Apr 30, 2026 | MCFARLIN UNITED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 3 | — |
| 87744327 | Apr 30, 2026 | ATALISSA TRUCKING LC | 8 | OOS |
| 87744078 | Apr 30, 2026 | PORCUPINE TRANSPORT LLC | 0 | — |
| 87731614 | Apr 29, 2026 | MUNOZ TRUCKING LLC | 5 | — |
| 87719017 | Apr 28, 2026 | MOBILE FORCE REFUEL LLC | 0 | — |
| 87718418 | Apr 28, 2026 | OAP TRANSPORTATION LLC | 0 | — |
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