Roadside Inspection 89197295
Roadside inspection on Oct 5, 2026 in California • Carrier: MTL XPRESS INC (USDOT 4014166)
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89197295
- Date:
- Oct 5, 2026
- State:
- California
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 0
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- COTTONWOOD IF
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MTL XPRESS INC (4014166)
- Operating authority:
- MC1512258
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 14.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
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Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89269798 | Oct 9, 2026 | CA | L1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 2 | OOS |
| 89269782 | Oct 9, 2026 | CA | L1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | — |
| 89174604 | Oct 4, 2026 | OR | L3 | WOODBURN OR | 3 | OOS |
| 89179207 | Oct 3, 2026 | CA | L1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 5 | OOS |
| 89179174 | Oct 3, 2026 | CA | L1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | — |
| 89143453 | Sep 30, 2026 | OR | L3 | WOODBURN OR | 2 | — |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 89288552 | Oct 16, 2026 | B MOTORS INC | 1 | — |