Roadside Inspection 87010477
Roadside inspection on Feb 9, 2026 in California • Carrier: SUNLIGHT CARRIER INC (USDOT 2491185) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 87010477
- Date:
- Feb 9, 2026
- State:
- California
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 18
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SUNLIGHT CARRIER INC (2491185)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- ZP64546 (CA)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 83.
Compared to the median Level 1 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
18
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 4.87 violations per inspection across 39 prior records
vs Level 1 median in California
18
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 84,385 Level 1 inspections in California during 2026
vs typical at SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES
18
Heavier than station median (7.5)
Median of 240 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
18
17 more than the median (1)
Compared to 343,546 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2026
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 28.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2026
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
13%
24 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
5
25 violations · 1 OOS
Prior 90 days
9
35 violations · 3 OOS · 3.89 per inspection
Prior 365 days
24
113 violations · 12 OOS · 4.71 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 383.95A-LCDL (Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of airbrake restriction., severity weight 8). (383.95A-LCDL)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005 | CA ZP64546 | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2026 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 3H3V532C6LT417018 | CA 4TS2506 | HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS | Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2020 | — |
Violations Cited
18 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of airbrake restriction. | 8 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. (Must have corresponding state statute or regulation) | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 0 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 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.
Vehicle Maintenance
14
violations
4 OOS
Unsafe Driving
2
violations
Driver Fitness
1
violation
1 OOS
General/Admin
1
violation
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87374815 | Mar 20, 2026 | CA | L5 | — | 0 | — |
| 87325228 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | L5 | — | 0 | — |
| 87167665 | Feb 26, 2026 | CA | L2 | — | 6 | OOS |
| 86998885 | Feb 6, 2026 | CA | L3 | DESERT HILLS IF | 1 | — |
| 86984016 | Feb 5, 2026 | AZ | L2 | TUCSON AZ | 4 | — |
| 86946584 | Feb 1, 2026 | NM | L3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88425232 | Jul 15, 2026 | NM | L2 | 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005 | OOS |
| 88417378 | Jul 13, 2026 | NM | L2 | 3H3V532C6LT417018 | OOS |
| 87936699 | May 21, 2026 | NM | L2 | 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005 | OOS |
| 87566074 | Apr 13, 2026 | CA | L2 | 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005 | — |
| 87325228 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | L5 | 3H3V532C6LT417018 | — |
| 87325228 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | L5 | 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005 | — |
| 86984016 | Feb 5, 2026 | AZ | L2 | 3H3V532C6LT417018 | — |
| 86984016 | Feb 5, 2026 | AZ | L2 | 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005 | — |
Related records
Carrier
SUNLIGHT CARRIER INC
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Station
SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3AKJHHDR5TSWJ2005
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Plate
ZP64546 (CA)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
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- 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.
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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 9 other inspections with a combined 35 violations and 3 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 4.87 violations per inspection across 39 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
18 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 383.95A-LCDL, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-B-AIR.
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/2491185/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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