Roadside Inspection 89232758
Roadside inspection on Oct 7, 2026 in Maryland • Carrier: AKAL TOWING & SERVICES INC (USDOT 2826647)
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89232758
- Date:
- Oct 7, 2026
- State:
- Maryland
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 0
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- OWINGS MILLS MD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- AKAL TOWING & SERVICES INC (2826647)
- Operating authority:
- MC1007571
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 4.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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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 393.40F-BNPB (Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit, severity weight 4). (393.40F-BNPB)
Units Inspected
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Vehicle unit details pending
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Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.40F-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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