Roadside Inspection 85495504
Roadside inspection on Aug 13, 2025 in Pennsylvania • Carrier: BM 5 EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4252114) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85495504
- Date:
- Aug 13, 2025
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- I80 EB MM 246 MIFFLIN TWP - MI
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BM 5 EXPRESS LLC (4252114)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-350 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- P1296705 (IL)
- VIN:
- 1FT8W3DT7REC30884
What this inspection means
4 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 7.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
4
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 3.09 violations per inspection across 132 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Pennsylvania
4
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 20,692 Level 1 inspections in Pennsylvania during 2025
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
4
3 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)
23%
132 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
132
408 violations · 46 OOS
Prior 90 days
132
408 violations · 46 OOS · 3.09 per inspection
Prior 365 days
132
408 violations · 46 OOS · 3.09 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FT8W3DT7REC30884 | IL P1296705 | FORD | F-350 | 2024 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFW5037ML002785 | IL 1028384ST | KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC | — | 2021 | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver''s hours-of-service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier. | 3 | Hours of Service | — |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers. | 1 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85971106 | Oct 3, 2025 | PA | L1 | — | 19 | OOS |
| 85862803 | Sep 23, 2025 | TN | L3 | DANDRIDGE TN | 3 | OOS |
| 85852240 | Sep 21, 2025 | MS | L1 | — | 1 | — |
| 85850701 | Sep 20, 2025 | IN | L3 | GARY IN | 5 | OOS |
| 85785561 | Sep 12, 2025 | SC | L3 | LEXINGTON SC | 3 | — |
| 85779001 | Sep 11, 2025 | IA | L2 | — | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88247687 | Jun 25, 2026 | IA | L3 | 5VGFW5037ML002785 | — |
| 87993330 | May 29, 2026 | MO | L2 | 1FT8W3DT7REC30884 | — |
| 87945772 | May 24, 2026 | MO | L1 | 5VGFW5037ML002785 | — |
| 87328359 | Mar 12, 2026 | NY | L2 | 5VGFW5037ML002785 | OOS |
| 87302146 | Mar 8, 2026 | NE | L1 | 1FT8W3DT7REC30884 | — |
| 87127219 | Feb 19, 2026 | MS | L1 | 5VGFW5037ML002785 | — |
| 86882771 | Jan 22, 2026 | TN | L1 | 1FT8W3DT7REC30884 | OOS |
| 86805957 | Jan 14, 2026 | OK | L3 | 1FT8W3DT7REC30884 | — |
Related records
Carrier
BM 5 EXPRESS LLC
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Station
I80 EB MM 246 MIFFLIN TWP - MI
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State
Inspections in Pennsylvania
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 1FT8W3DT7REC30884
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Plate
P1296705 (IL)
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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/4252114/inspections/
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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 132 other inspections with a combined 408 violations and 46 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 3.09 violations per inspection across 132 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
4 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 395.24D-ELDPT, 393.11A1-LLPL, 392.22A-D, 393.78A-WS.
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/4252114/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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