Roadside Inspection 88604277
Roadside inspection on Aug 4, 2026 in Connecticut • Carrier: MEI RIGGING & CRATING LLC (USDOT 1688316) • Vehicle: WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88604277
- Date:
- Aug 4, 2026
- State:
- Connecticut
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MIDDLETOWN SCALE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MEI RIGGING & CRATING LLC (1688316)
- Operating authority:
- MC1546626
- Vehicle:
- WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 9AP738 (NH)
- VIN:
- 5KJJALD14KPKS6531
What this inspection means
6 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 23.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5KJJALD14KPKS6531 | NH 9AP738 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2019 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required. | — | General/Admin | — |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed. | — | General/Admin | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89008365 | Sep 15, 2026 | GA | L3 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | 0 | — |
| 88955677 | Sep 9, 2026 | MD | L2 | PERRYVILLE MD | 3 | OOS |
| 88941021 | Sep 9, 2026 | KY | L3 | LONDON KY | 0 | — |
| 88622023 | Aug 4, 2026 | AZ | L3 | — | 2 | — |
| 88526540 | Jul 27, 2026 | CT | L2 | UNION SCALE | 2 | — |
| 88506100 | Jul 24, 2026 | NC | L3 | — | 1 | — |
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