Roadside Inspection 86686111
Roadside inspection on Dec 30, 2025 in Kansas • Carrier: WHEELZ DOWN LLC (USDOT 3520148) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 86686111
- Date:
- Dec 30, 2025
- State:
- Kansas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 11
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- KS
- Carrier (USDOT):
- WHEELZ DOWN LLC (3520148)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-250 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Courier
- Plate:
- NO TAG (NE)
- VIN:
- 1FT7W2BT4KEC16942
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 34.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
11
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.87 violations per inspection across 15 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Kansas
11
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 5,240 Level 1 inspections in Kansas during 2025
vs typical at KS
11
Heavier than station median (2)
Median of 572 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
11
10 more than the median (1)
Compared to 760,406 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2025
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 27.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2025
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
25%
12 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
3
13 violations · 2 OOS
Prior 90 days
7
18 violations · 4 OOS · 2.57 per inspection
Prior 365 days
12
28 violations · 4 OOS · 2.33 per inspection
Honest opinion
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed., severity weight 5). (395.8A1-HOSP)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FT7W2BT4KEC16942 | NE NO TAG |
FORD
Ticket: Courier
|
F-250 | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4P53F4925T1433650 | WI NO TAG | PJ | PJ | 2026 | — |
Violations Cited
11 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed. | 5 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 393.43DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver''s hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions. | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed. | — | General/Admin | — |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters "USDOT". | — | General/Admin | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Hours of Service
4
violations
1 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
3
violations
1 OOS
General/Admin
2
violations
Unsafe Driving
2
violations
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87111891 | Feb 20, 2026 | WI | L2 | TOWN OAKFIELD WI | 8 | OOS |
| 87016762 | Feb 10, 2026 | NM | L3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | — |
| 86891986 | Jan 22, 2026 | TX | L1 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | 6 | OOS |
| 86786623 | Jan 7, 2026 | MT | L2 | BUTTE MT | 6 | OOS |
| 86691174 | Dec 31, 2025 | KS | L1 | CONCORDIA KS | 13 | OOS |
| 86638729 | Dec 16, 2025 | IN | L2 | PORTAGE IN | 3 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87259675 | Mar 9, 2026 | IN | L1 | 1FT7W2BT4KEC16942 | OOS |
| 87259675 | Mar 9, 2026 | IN | L1 | 4P53F4925T1433650 | OOS |
| 87219808 | Mar 4, 2026 | TN | L1 | 1FT7W2BT4KEC16942 | — |
| 87219808 | Mar 4, 2026 | TN | L1 | 4P53F4925T1433650 | — |
Related records
Carrier
WHEELZ DOWN LLC
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Station
KS
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State
Inspections in Kansas
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 1FT7W2BT4KEC16942
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Plate
NO TAG (NE)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (86686111) and date (Dec 30, 2025) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- 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. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
- 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/3520148/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/3520148/
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? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order for both the vehicle and the driver. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 7 other inspections with a combined 18 violations and 4 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.87 violations per inspection across 15 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
11 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.43DBMA, 396.17C-PI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT.
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/3520148/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87746931 | May 1, 2026 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 1 | OOS |
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