Roadside Inspection 89253209
Roadside inspection on Oct 8, 2026 in Rhode Island • Carrier: SANTOWS TOWING INC (USDOT 3544933) • Vehicle: CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89253209
- Date:
- Oct 8, 2026
- State:
- Rhode Island
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PROVIDENCE RI
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SANTOWS TOWING INC (3544933)
- Operating authority:
- MC1185006
- Vehicle:
- CHEVROLET 5500HG STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 1QW406 (RI)
- VIN:
- 54DEEW1D2RS500251
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 10.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 54DEEW1D2RS500251 | RI 1QW406 | CHEVROLET | 5500HG | 2024 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone. | 10 | Unsafe Driving | — |
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83249104 | Nov 19, 2024 | RI | L3 | 54DEEW1D2RS500251 | OOS |
| 82099814 | Jul 6, 2024 | RI | L3 | 54DEEW1D2RS500251 | — |
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