Roadside Inspection 85491563
Roadside inspection on Aug 14, 2025 in New York • Carrier: PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4335257) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85491563
- Date:
- Aug 14, 2025
- State:
- New York
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 10
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MELVILLE NY
- Carrier (USDOT):
- PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC (4335257)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- UB21419 (VA)
- VIN:
- 3C7WRSBL9GG123307
What this inspection means
10 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 38.
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
10
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 3.16 violations per inspection across 286 prior records
vs Level 1 median in New York
10
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 17,787 Level 1 inspections in New York during 2025
vs typical at MELVILLE NY
10
Heavier than station median (2)
Median of 237 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
10
9 more than the median (1)
Compared to 760,406 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2025
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 27.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2025
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
27%
286 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
158
457 violations · 67 OOS
Prior 90 days
286
905 violations · 116 OOS · 3.16 per inspection
Prior 365 days
286
905 violations · 116 OOS · 3.16 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C7WRSBL9GG123307 | VA UB21419 | RAM | 3500 | 2016 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4B9CB6L21N1149984 | VA 482811T | BUCKEYE | Buckeye | 2022 | — |
Violations Cited
10 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth. | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed. | — | General/Admin | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85958104 | Oct 2, 2025 | TN | L1 | STANTON TN | 4 | OOS |
| 85907490 | Sep 26, 2025 | MI | L2 | SB | 4 | OOS |
| 85875141 | Sep 23, 2025 | OH | L2 | ASHLAND OH | 15 | OOS |
| 85874771 | Sep 23, 2025 | OH | L2 | MANSFIELD OH | 16 | OOS |
| 85801894 | Sep 14, 2025 | IA | L2 | I-380 SB | 4 | OOS |
| 85802101 | Sep 13, 2025 | IA | L1 | I380 SB | 8 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86854911 | Jan 20, 2026 | PA | L2 | 4B9CB6L21N1149984 | OOS |
| 86628760 | Dec 20, 2025 | MA | L3 | 4B9CB6L21N1149984 | OOS |
| 85499296 | Aug 8, 2025 | NY | L3 | 3C7WRSBL9GG123307 | — |
| 85499296 | Aug 8, 2025 | NY | L3 | 4B9CB6L21N1149984 | — |
| 85270692 | Jul 10, 2025 | NY | L1 | 3C7WRSBL9GG123307 | — |
| 84961775 | Jun 11, 2025 | DE | L1 | 3C7WRSBL9GG123307 | — |
| 84961775 | Jun 11, 2025 | DE | L1 | 4B9CB6L21N1149984 | — |
| 84794796 | May 28, 2025 | US | L1 | 4B9CB6L21N1149984 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC
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Station
MELVILLE NY
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3C7WRSBL9GG123307
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Plate
UB21419 (VA)
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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/4335257/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/4335257/
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? ▾
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 286 other inspections with a combined 905 violations and 116 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 3.16 violations per inspection across 286 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
10 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.75B-TFV, 393.9A-LRLI, 396.17C-PI, 396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB.
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/4335257/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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