Roadside Inspection 85652986
Roadside inspection on Aug 29, 2025 in Maine • Carrier: WESTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 511412) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85652986
- Date:
- Aug 29, 2025
- State:
- Maine
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB
- Carrier (USDOT):
- WESTERN EXPRESS INC (511412)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- U8128HY (TN)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDRXSSWD0056
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 0.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDRXSSWD0056 | TN U8128HY | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GR1A0627RK521458 | TN 430074T | GDAN | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | — | Hours of Service | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86208663 | Oct 28, 2025 | TX | L1 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE | 0 | — |
| 86204722 | Oct 28, 2025 | NY | L2 | MANCHESTER NY | 0 | — |
| 86197315 | Oct 28, 2025 | IA | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 86187454 | Oct 28, 2025 | OH | L1 | WADSWORTH OH | 1 | — |
| 86186815 | Oct 28, 2025 | TN | L2 | MEMPHIS TN | 1 | — |
| 86185770 | Oct 28, 2025 | CA | L2 | DESERT HILLS IF | 2 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85302922 | Jul 17, 2025 | MD | L2 | 3AKJHHDRXSSWD0056 | — |
| 84787877 | May 23, 2025 | PA | L3 | 3AKJHHDRXSSWD0056 | — |
| 83588974 | Jan 13, 2025 | MD | L3 | 1GR1A0627RK521458 | — |
| 82990652 | Oct 22, 2024 | NC | L3 | 1GR1A0627RK521458 | — |
| 80060390 | Oct 31, 2023 | KY | L1 | 1GR1A0627RK521458 | — |
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Recent activity at PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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