Roadside Inspection 86401708
Roadside inspection on Nov 21, 2025 in Maine • Carrier: LAJOIE BROS INC (USDOT 783969) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 86401708
- Date:
- Nov 21, 2025
- State:
- Maine
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SOUTH CHINA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- LAJOIE BROS INC (783969)
- Vehicle:
- FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 817CDZ (ME)
- VIN:
- 1FD8W3GN0TEC37966
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FD8W3GN0TEC37966 | ME 817CDZ | FORD | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 10 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | OOS |
| 393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86156769 | Oct 25, 2025 | ME | L3 | SOUTH CHINA | 2 | OOS |
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Recent activity at SOUTH CHINA
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86765221 | Jan 9, 2026 | VALLEY DISTRIBUTORS INC | 1 | — |
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| 86628810 | Dec 19, 2025 | MARITIME ENERGY | 1 | — |
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