Roadside Inspection 88920757
Roadside inspection on Sep 7, 2026 in Maine • Carrier: LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP (USDOT 783061) • Vehicle: HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88920757
- Date:
- Sep 7, 2026
- State:
- Maine
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- WEST GARDINER
- Carrier (USDOT):
- LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP (783061)
- Operating authority:
- MC409927
- Vehicle:
- HINO Conventional Type Truck STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- V62931 (MA)
- VIN:
- 5PVNJ8JV8L5S78597
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 2.
Compared to the median Level 3 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
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5PVNJ8JV8L5S78597 | MA V62931 | HINO | Conventional Type Truck | 2020 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82690605 | Sep 18, 2024 | MA | L3 | 5PVNJ8JV8L5S78597 | — |
| 82553844 | Aug 28, 2024 | MA | L3 | 5PVNJ8JV8L5S78597 | — |
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