Roadside Inspection 88818482
Roadside inspection on Aug 25, 2026 in Kansas • Carrier: KANSAS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC (USDOT 3512397) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88818482
- Date:
- Aug 25, 2026
- State:
- Kansas
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- Yes
- Inspection site:
- NEWTON KS
- Carrier (USDOT):
- KANSAS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LLC (3512397)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 156137 (KS)
- VIN:
- 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914
What this inspection means
6 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hazardous Materials and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 23.
Compared to the median Level 2 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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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | KS 156137 | FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2016 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in §171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency. | 5 | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in §171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency. | 5 | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 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 | — |
| 177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind. | 3 | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain: | 2 | Hazardous Materials | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85867974 | Sep 23, 2025 | KS | L1 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | — |
| 83354849 | Dec 9, 2024 | KS | L2 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | — |
| 82757838 | Sep 24, 2024 | KS | L1 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | — |
| 82621424 | Sep 9, 2024 | KS | L2 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | — |
| 82382610 | Aug 13, 2024 | KS | L1 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | OOS |
| 82204210 | Jul 23, 2024 | KS | L1 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | OOS |
| 82105845 | Jul 11, 2024 | KS | L2 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | OOS |
| 81795918 | Jun 4, 2024 | KS | L2 | 3ALHCYCY9GDHM1914 | — |
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| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88831387 | Aug 26, 2026 | KONED LOGISTICS INC | 0 | — |
| 88818999 | Aug 25, 2026 | KSK TRANSPORT INC | 1 | — |
| 88817410 | Aug 25, 2026 | INTER FREIGHT INC | 13 | OOS |
| 88796651 | Aug 24, 2026 | C BAR P TRUCKING INC | 0 | — |
| 88796494 | Aug 24, 2026 | PUR-O-ZONE INC | 1 | — |
| 88796093 | Aug 24, 2026 | COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC | 0 | — |