Roadside Inspection 88759869
Roadside inspection on Aug 21, 2026 in Maine • Carrier: BRANDON R CATES (USDOT 818192) • Vehicle: PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88759869
- Date:
- Aug 21, 2026
- State:
- Maine
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SMITHFIELD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BRANDON R CATES (818192)
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT 379 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 850CSC (ME)
- VIN:
- 1XP5DR9X7TN363464
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 7.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XP5DR9X7TN363464 | ME 850CSC | PETERBILT | 379 | 1996 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 2XBB2TR3XSA000455 | ME C470027 | BWS TRAILER | BWS Trailer | 2025 | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
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