Roadside Inspection 89125689
Roadside inspection on Sep 29, 2026 in Connecticut • Carrier: JOEL MENDOZA PAGOADA (USDOT 2912531) • Vehicle: RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89125689
- Date:
- Sep 29, 2026
- State:
- Connecticut
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 17
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- THOMASTON
- Carrier (USDOT):
- JOEL MENDOZA PAGOADA (2912531)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- ROSA91 (IN)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRJL9JG353499
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 79.
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 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed., severity weight 5). (395.8A1-HOSP)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3C63RRJL9JG353499 | IN ROSA91 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2018 | — |
| 2 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1C9BU2826FD849270 | IN TR281LCE | Card | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
17 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed. | 5 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty. | 5 | Hours of Service | — |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and record. | 4 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.43C-BVTV | Brake - Vacuum, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.43DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | — | General/Admin | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88827937 | Aug 27, 2026 | PA | L1 | LOGAN TOWNSHIP PA | 4 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88221620 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | L1 | 1C9BU2826FD849270 | — |
| 88221620 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | L1 | 3C63RRJL9JG353499 | — |
| 86818351 | Jan 15, 2026 | PA | L3 | 1C9BU2826FD849270 | OOS |
| 80163781 | Nov 13, 2023 | PA | L3 | 1C9BU2826FD849270 | OOS |
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