Roadside Inspection 88289269

Roadside inspection on Jun 29, 2026 in Ohio • Carrier: HEIL TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 278382) • Vehicle: KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle: OK Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
10
OOS Violations
7
70% of violations
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
88289269
Date:
Jun 29, 2026
State:
Ohio
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
10
HazMat:
No
Inspection site:
MENTOR OH
Vehicle:
KENWORTH T680 TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
54541PF (NY)

What this inspection means

10 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.

Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 63.

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
10
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.83 violations per inspection across 63 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Ohio
10
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 2,892 Level 1 inspections in Ohio during 2026

How this compares

National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.

Violations vs Level 1 median
10
9 more than the median (1)
Compared to 333,410 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)
80%
15 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
2
0 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
5
9 violations · 1 OOS · 1.80 per inspection
Prior 365 days
15
13 violations · 2 OOS · 0.87 per inspection

This inspection occurred during a stretch where the carrier had 2.2× their typical violation rate (9 violations across 5 prior-90-day inspections vs a lifetime average of 0.83 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 393.75A1-TFSMF (Tires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord., severity weight 8). (393.75A1-TFSMF)

Units Inspected

2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.

Seq Type VIN Plate Make Model Year OOS
1 TRUCK TRACTOR 1XKYD49X9TJ230394 NY 54541PF KENWORTH T680 2026
2 SEMI-TRAILER 1UYVS2532HG812015 NY CJ26579 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer 2017

Violations Cited

10 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
393.75A1-TFSMF Tires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord. 8 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.207A-SAPPAS Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift. 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.207A-SUBL Suspension - U-bolt or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.207C-SBML Suspension - Broken main leaf spring. 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.207C-SBML Suspension - Broken main leaf spring. 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.207F-SDAS Suspension - Deflated air suspension. 7 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.11A1-LFTSM Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. 6 Vehicle Maintenance
393.11A1-LHLM Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing. 6 Vehicle Maintenance
396.3A1-STLC Steering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link. 6 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.203C-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. 2 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
88347269 Jul 8, 2026 PA L2 0
88170550 Jun 17, 2026 PA L2 0
88102776 Jun 10, 2026 PA L3 0
87929602 May 20, 2026 OH L3 8 OOS
87733393 Apr 30, 2026 NY L2 SPRINGVILLE NY 1

Related records

How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (88289269) and date (Jun 29, 2026) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
  2. 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.
  3. Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
  4. 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/278382/inspections/
  5. 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/278382/

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 5 other inspections with a combined 9 violations and 1 OOS event. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.83 violations per inspection across 63 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: 393.75A1-TFSMF, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.207A-SUBL, 393.207C-SBML, 393.207C-SBML, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.11A1-LFTSM, 393.11A1-LHLM.
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/278382/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

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