Roadside Inspection 88696743
Roadside inspection on Aug 13, 2026 in Virginia • Carrier: AIR CARTAGE EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 859758) • Vehicle: WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88696743
- Date:
- Aug 13, 2026
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- AIR CARTAGE EXPRESS LLC (859758)
- Operating authority:
- MC378730
- Vehicle:
- WESTERN STAR 57X Chassis TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 0511F0 (MD)
- VIN:
- 3BHJBZDR5RDVH0945
What this inspection means
6 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 36.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Carrier trend at this moment
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3BHJBZDR5RDVH0945 | MD 0511F0 | WESTERN STAR | 57X Chassis | 2024 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 3UTVS2532S8335081 | ME 5309043 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER | Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2025 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - NON–OOS | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - NON–OOS | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - NON–OOS | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - NON–OOS | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 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 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88893447 | Sep 2, 2026 | VA | L3 | BASTIAN VA | 0 | — |
| 88842268 | Aug 27, 2026 | OH | L1 | WILMINGTON OH | 1 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84216606 | Mar 25, 2025 | US | L1 | 3BHJBZDR5RDVH0945 | — |
Related records
Recent activity at CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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