Roadside Inspection 86831389
Roadside inspection on Jan 16, 2026 in Alabama • Carrier: ROBERT L GAST INC (USDOT 706981) • Vehicle: KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 86831389
- Date:
- Jan 16, 2026
- State:
- Alabama
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 10
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- HEFLIN AL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- ROBERT L GAST INC (706981)
- Vehicle:
- KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- P1264088 (IL)
- VIN:
- 1XKYD49X9SJ179848
What this inspection means
10 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 8.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2026, 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
10
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.87 violations per inspection across 89 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Alabama
10
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 9,509 Level 2 inspections in Alabama during 2026
vs typical at HEFLIN AL
10
Heavier than station median (3)
Median of 1,957 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
10
9 more than the median (1)
Compared to 446,897 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2026
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 28.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2026
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
36%
89 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
73
139 violations · 12 OOS
Prior 90 days
89
166 violations · 18 OOS · 1.87 per inspection
Prior 365 days
89
166 violations · 18 OOS · 1.87 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XKYD49X9SJ179848 | IL P1264088 | KENWORTH | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5V8VA5322KM906012 | IL 910818ST | VAN GUARD | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
10 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | — | 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) | — | 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 pr | — | 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 proce | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — | Hours of Service | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87331784 | Mar 17, 2026 | PA | L3 | CARLISLE BORO PA | 2 | — |
| 87325853 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | L1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | 2 | — |
| 87338448 | Mar 16, 2026 | SC | L3 | HARLEYVILLE SC | 1 | — |
| 87307522 | Mar 15, 2026 | TN | L2 | PIPERTON TN | 0 | — |
| 87348558 | Mar 14, 2026 | MN | L3 | WORTHINGTON MN | 1 | — |
| 87328324 | Mar 14, 2026 | WA | L2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88160004 | Jun 16, 2026 | NE | L3 | 1XKYD49X9SJ179848 | — |
| 87283031 | Mar 12, 2026 | AR | L2 | 1XKYD49X9SJ179848 | — |
| NDM1007841 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | L1 | 1XKYD49X9SJ179848 | — |
| 85239012 | Jul 15, 2025 | CO | L3 | 5V8VA5322KM906012 | — |
| 2014000124 | Jun 10, 2025 | GA | L2 | 5V8VA5322KM906012 | OOS |
| 5450002532 | May 18, 2025 | SD | L2 | 5V8VA5322KM906012 | — |
| 1956000034 | Mar 1, 2025 | OH | L1 | 1XKYD49X9SJ179848 | — |
| MATTB06444 | Feb 18, 2025 | MI | L3 | 1XKYD49X9SJ179848 | — |
Related records
Carrier
ROBERT L GAST INC
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Station
HEFLIN AL
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State
Inspections in Alabama
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Level
Level II — Walk-Around
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Vehicle
VIN 1XKYD49X9SJ179848
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Plate
P1264088 (IL)
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Reference
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (86831389) and date (Jan 16, 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/706981/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/706981/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. 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 89 other inspections with a combined 166 violations and 18 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.87 violations per inspection across 89 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
10 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.55E-B, 393.203E-CBP, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.22H3-ELDMF, 395.24, 395.24, 395.24.
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/706981/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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