Roadside Inspection 87821179
Roadside inspection on May 11, 2026 in New Jersey • Carrier: EMPIRE TRANSPORT LOGISTICS CORP (USDOT 2892180) • Vehicle: KENS TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 87821179
- Date:
- May 11, 2026
- State:
- New Jersey
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 23
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NJ
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EMPIRE TRANSPORT LOGISTICS CORP (2892180)
- Vehicle:
- KENS TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- AU868A (NJ)
- VIN:
- 3WKADU9X87F164612
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
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 Level 1 median in New Jersey
23
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 5,523 Level 1 inspections in New Jersey during 2026
vs typical at NJ
23
Heavier than station median (0)
Median of 16,697 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
23
22 more than the median (1)
Compared to 239,631 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2026
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 29.0%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2026
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3WKADU9X87F164612 | NJ AU868A | KENS | — | — | — |
| 2 | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | LJRC41262JT016508 | VT 426078Z | CIMC | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
23 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | — | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | — | Driver Fitness | — |
| 390.17 | 390.17 | — | General/Admin | — |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | — | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87588049 | Apr 16, 2026 | CT | L1 | UNION WEIGH STATION | 6 | OOS |
| 87317991 | Mar 18, 2026 | CT | L1 | BRANFORD | 24 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
EMPIRE TRANSPORT LOGISTICS CORP
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Station
NJ
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State
Inspections in New Jersey
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3WKADU9X87F164612
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Plate
AU868A (NJ)
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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 (87821179) and date (May 11, 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. 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/2892180/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/2892180/
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? ▾
There is not yet enough prior inspection history on this carrier to compute a meaningful comparison. Once a carrier has at least 10 inspections on record, this page surfaces a 30/90/365-day trend ribbon.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
23 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.47A-BCLMBD, 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.55C1-B, 393.55E-B, 393.43A-TPV, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-BHTD.
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/2892180/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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