Roadside Inspection 88346817
Roadside inspection on Jul 8, 2026 in Michigan • Carrier: RECYCLE WASTE SERVICES INC (USDOT 1867426) • Vehicle: WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88346817
- Date:
- Jul 8, 2026
- State:
- Michigan
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 3
- Violations:
- 14
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MI
- Carrier (USDOT):
- RECYCLE WASTE SERVICES INC (1867426)
- Vehicle:
- WESTERN STAR 49X Chassis TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- PWZ0611 (OH)
- VIN:
- 5KJJBWD13RLVD5645
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 54.
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
14
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 3.54 violations per inspection across 70 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Michigan
14
Heavier than median (3)
Median of 3,258 Level 1 inspections in Michigan during 2026
vs typical at MI
14
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 168 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
14
13 more than the median (1)
Compared to 335,658 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)
0%
14 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
1
1 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
2
4 violations · 1 OOS · 2.00 per inspection
Prior 365 days
14
33 violations · 4 OOS · 2.36 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 393.75G-TAOW (Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit., severity weight 3). (393.75G-TAOW)
Units Inspected
3 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5KJJBWD13RLVD5645 | OH PWZ0611 | WESTERN STAR | 49X Chassis | 2024 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5MADS2840YC003529 | MI F189508 |
MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING
Ticket: Mcoa
|
MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING | 2000 | — |
| 3 | FULL TRAILER | 5MADS2541YC003530 | MI F189507 |
MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING
Ticket: Mcoa
|
MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING | 2000 | — |
Violations Cited
14 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 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 | — |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 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 | — |
| 393.48A-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 | — |
| 393.53B-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 | — |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88393232 | Jul 13, 2026 | MI | L2 | — | 1 | — |
| 88294238 | Jul 1, 2026 | MI | L2 | — | 1 | — |
| 87968414 | May 27, 2026 | MI | L1 | — | 3 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84924736 | Jun 9, 2025 | MI | L3 | 5MADS2840YC003529 | — |
| 84503993 | Apr 25, 2025 | MI | L2 | 5MADS2840YC003529 | — |
| 81456831 | Apr 24, 2024 | MI | L2 | 5MADS2840YC003529 | — |
| 79967664 | Oct 19, 2023 | MI | L2 | 5MADS2541YC003530 | — |
Related records
Carrier
RECYCLE WASTE SERVICES INC
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Station
MI
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 5KJJBWD13RLVD5645
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Plate
PWZ0611 (OH)
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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 (88346817) and date (Jul 8, 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/1867426/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/1867426/
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 against the vehicle. 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 2 other inspections with a combined 4 violations and 1 OOS event. Lifetime, the carrier averages 3.54 violations per inspection across 70 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
14 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47A-BCFSBD, 393.47E, 393.47E, 393.47E, 393.48A-BIBD.
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/1867426/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at MI
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87747144 | May 2, 2026 | RAMSES EXPRESS INC | 1 | — |
| 87747121 | May 2, 2026 | BREXIS INC | 1 | — |
| 87747044 | May 2, 2026 | M BAJWA FREIGHTWAY INC | 2 | — |
| 87746126 | May 2, 2026 | MAGNUM TRANSHAUL INC | 0 | — |
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