Roadside Inspection 88959059
Roadside inspection on Sep 8, 2026 in Texas • Carrier: IRON HORSE HOTSHOTS LLC (USDOT 4404023) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88959059
- Date:
- Sep 8, 2026
- State:
- Texas
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- TX
- Carrier (USDOT):
- IRON HORSE HOTSHOTS LLC (4404023)
- Operating authority:
- MC1729172
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-350 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- XKS5936 (TX)
- VIN:
- 1FTWW32P45EB28479
What this inspection means
4 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 11.
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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Carrier trend at this moment
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This inspection occurred during a stretch where the carrier had 2.4× their typical violation rate (8 violations across 3 prior-90-day inspections vs a lifetime average of 1.09 per inspection).
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FTWW32P45EB28479 | TX XKS5936 | FORD | F-350 | 2005 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 16V3F482XP6252567 | TX 357238N | BIG TEX | Big Tex | 2023 | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 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.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89129644 | Sep 29, 2026 | KS | L1 | SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26A | 0 | — |
| 88901729 | Sep 2, 2026 | TN | L1 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
| 88812224 | Aug 24, 2026 | TX | L2 | TX | 8 | — |
| 88549071 | Jul 29, 2026 | WY | L1 | CHEYENNE US 85 POE | 0 | — |
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