Roadside Inspection 88964642
Roadside inspection on Sep 10, 2026 in Michigan • Carrier: SOUTH EASTERN MULCH & RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 2499809) • Vehicle: WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88964642
- Date:
- Sep 10, 2026
- State:
- Michigan
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MI
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SOUTH EASTERN MULCH & RECYCLING LLC (2499809)
- Operating authority:
- MC944113
- Vehicle:
- WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- BC77308 (MI)
- VIN:
- 5KJJALDR3JPJK0138
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 35.
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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An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.207F-SASMD (Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom., severity weight 7). (393.207F-SASMD)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5KJJALDR3JPJK0138 | MI BC77308 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2018 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1NUDT48DXTMAS0799 | MI D795213 | Bens | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89309019 | Oct 20, 2026 | MI | L2 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 3 | OOS |
| 89272279 | Oct 15, 2026 | MI | L2 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 2 | — |
| 89268191 | Oct 15, 2026 | MI | L2 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 1 | — |
| 89248488 | Oct 13, 2026 | MI | L2 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 2 | — |
| 88548944 | Jul 29, 2026 | MI | L3 | — | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89309019 | Oct 20, 2026 | MI | L2 | 5KJJALDR3JPJK0138 | OOS |
| 89268191 | Oct 15, 2026 | MI | L2 | 5KJJALDR3JPJK0138 | — |
| 84497137 | Apr 24, 2025 | MI | L3 | 5KJJALDR3JPJK0138 | OOS |
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