Roadside Inspection 86805511
Roadside inspection on Jan 14, 2026 in New Mexico • Carrier: KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 428823) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 86805511
- Date:
- Jan 14, 2026
- State:
- New Mexico
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES
- Carrier (USDOT):
- KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC (428823)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 2873857 (IN)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
1
On par with carrier average
Carrier averages 0.78 violations per inspection across 9,204 prior records
vs Level 1 median in New Mexico
1
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 5,023 Level 1 inspections in New Mexico during 2026
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
1
Same as the median (1)
Compared to 255,780 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2026
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 28.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2026
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
58%
3396 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
293
213 violations · 34 OOS
Prior 90 days
794
533 violations · 93 OOS · 0.67 per inspection
Prior 365 days
3396
2546 violations · 448 OOS · 0.75 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522 | IN 2873857 | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532D3HL988644 | IN P491863 | WAB | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | 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.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87325184 | Mar 15, 2026 | CA | L2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | — |
| 87325128 | Mar 15, 2026 | CA | L2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | — |
| 87307538 | Mar 15, 2026 | OH | L3 | EATON OH | 1 | — |
| 87307531 | Mar 15, 2026 | AZ | L2 | SELIGMAN AZ | 4 | — |
| 87297728 | Mar 15, 2026 | UT | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 87317665 | Mar 14, 2026 | CA | L2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87421788 | Mar 26, 2026 | NV | L3 | 1JJV532D3HL988644 | — |
| 86748824 | Jan 5, 2026 | NC | L2 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522 | — |
| 86471788 | Nov 27, 2025 | TX | L2 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522 | — |
| 84330560 | Apr 6, 2025 | NC | L3 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522 | — |
| 83279482 | Nov 11, 2024 | CA | L1 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522 | — |
| 83033818 | Oct 23, 2024 | AZ | L2 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522 | OOS |
| 81620519 | Apr 29, 2024 | CA | L1 | 1JJV532D3HL988644 | OOS |
| 81212809 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | L3 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522 | — |
Related records
Carrier
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
Full carrier record and safety profile.
Station
CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES
All inspections at this site.
State
Inspections in New Mexico
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3AKJHHDR7PSUE9522
All inspections and records for this VIN.
Plate
2873857 (IN)
All inspections tied to this plate.
Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (86805511) and date (Jan 14, 2026) 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. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- 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/428823/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/428823/
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? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 794 other inspections with a combined 533 violations and 93 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.78 violations per inspection across 9204 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
1 violation were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.55E.
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/428823/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87749933 | May 1, 2026 | FARMER BROS CO | 0 | — |
| 87749932 | May 1, 2026 | SUNWAY CARRIERS INC | 0 | — |
| 87749931 | May 1, 2026 | D C CARRIERS INC | 0 | — |
| 87749926 | May 1, 2026 | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 1 | OOS |
| 87749925 | May 1, 2026 | BLUE LINE FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTION INC | 0 | — |
| 87749924 | May 1, 2026 | GBSI TRANSPORT LLC | 0 | — |
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