Roadside Inspection 85645499
Roadside inspection on Aug 29, 2025 in Wisconsin • Carrier: R & K & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC (USDOT 792538) • Vehicle: STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85645499
- Date:
- Aug 29, 2025
- State:
- Wisconsin
- Level:
- Level V — Vehicle Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- EVANSVILLE WI
- Carrier (USDOT):
- R & K & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC (792538)
- Vehicle:
- STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- GD49942 (WI)
- VIN:
- 2FZ6MJAAXXA982407
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 5 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2FZ6MJAAXXA982407 | WI GD49942 | STERLING T | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85646292 | Aug 29, 2025 | WI | L5 | EVANSVILLE WI | 2 | — |
| 85645962 | Aug 29, 2025 | WI | L5 | EVANSVILLE WI | 2 | — |
| 85645929 | Aug 29, 2025 | WI | L5 | EVANSVILLE WI | 1 | — |
| 85645313 | Aug 29, 2025 | WI | L5 | EVANSVILLE WI | 1 | — |
| 85198789 | Jul 10, 2025 | WI | L3 | EVANSVILLE WI | 1 | — |
| 85125587 | Jul 2, 2025 | WI | L3 | EVANSVILLE WI | 2 | — |
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Recent activity at EVANSVILLE WI
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85809383 | Sep 15, 2025 | RA HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC | 2 | OOS |
| 85703319 | Sep 4, 2025 | MARKATY INC | 1 | — |
| 85702934 | Sep 4, 2025 | TOMATO MOUNTAIN FARM LLC | 1 | OOS |
| 85646292 | Aug 29, 2025 | R & K & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2 | — |
| 85645962 | Aug 29, 2025 | R & K & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2 | — |
| 85645929 | Aug 29, 2025 | R & K & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1 | — |
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