Roadside Inspection 89165566
Roadside inspection on Oct 2, 2026 in Michigan • Carrier: BLUE STAR INC (USDOT 436372) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89165566
- Date:
- Oct 2, 2026
- State:
- Michigan
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MONROE SCALE S/B
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BLUE STAR INC (436372)
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK VHD STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- BD88388 (MI)
- VIN:
- 4V5KC9EH4GN969669
What this inspection means
4 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 23.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4V5KC9EH4GN969669 | MI BD88388 | VOLVO TRUCK | VHD | 2016 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4KNFT24305L162600 | MI E357658 |
TOWMASTER INC.
Ticket: Towr
|
Towmaster Inc. | 2005 | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.2SAFCH-MISSG | Coupling - Semi-Trailer, safety devices missing. | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88943096 | Sep 9, 2026 | MI | L1 | LPD SCALES - 32600 GLENDALE | 2 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88943096 | Sep 9, 2026 | MI | L1 | 4V5KC9EH4GN969669 | — |
| 86422945 | Nov 25, 2025 | MI | L3 | 4V5KC9EH4GN969669 | — |
| 82151608 | Jul 17, 2024 | MI | L3 | 4V5KC9EH4GN969669 | OOS |
| 81364970 | Apr 15, 2024 | MI | L3 | 4V5KC9EH4GN969669 | OOS |
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Recent activity at MONROE SCALE S/B
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89171294 | Oct 3, 2026 | RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION INC | 1 | — |
| 89171223 | Oct 3, 2026 | HB PROJECTS LLC | 1 | — |
| 89171097 | Oct 3, 2026 | BEYOND TRANSPORTATION INC | 1 | — |
| 89171019 | Oct 3, 2026 | 17532148 CANADA INC. | 0 | — |
| 89169165 | Oct 2, 2026 | VELOCITY RAIL SOLUTIONS INC | 1 | OOS |
| 89169143 | Oct 2, 2026 | ALSAQQAF LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | OOS |