Roadside Inspection 85663571
Roadside inspection on Aug 29, 2025 in California • Carrier: SAMUEL ORTIZ CASTRO (USDOT 1257248) • Vehicle: INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85663571
- Date:
- Aug 29, 2025
- State:
- California
- Level:
- Level IV — Special
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SR-4 AT HOFFMAN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SAMUEL ORTIZ CASTRO (1257248)
- Vehicle:
- INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 9F07578 (CA)
- VIN:
- 3HSDHSJR2CN551746
What this inspection means
5 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 4 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDHSJR2CN551746 | CA 9F07578 | INTL | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1DW1A53241S484024 | CA 4RJ9307 | STOU | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | — | 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.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85944186 | Sep 30, 2025 | CA | L3 | 1DW1A53241S484024 | — |
| 85944186 | Sep 30, 2025 | CA | L3 | 3HSDHSJR2CN551746 | — |
| 81730596 | May 24, 2024 | CA | L2 | 1DW1A53241S484024 | — |
| 81730596 | May 24, 2024 | CA | L2 | 3HSDHSJR2CN551746 | — |
| 81300185 | Apr 8, 2024 | CA | L2 | 1DW1A53241S484024 | — |
| 81300185 | Apr 8, 2024 | CA | L2 | 3HSDHSJR2CN551746 | — |
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Recent activity at SR-4 AT HOFFMAN
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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