Roadside Inspection 89253812
Roadside inspection on Oct 13, 2026 in Virginia • Carrier: RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (USDOT 706550) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89253812
- Date:
- Oct 13, 2026
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NORFOLK VA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (706550)
- Operating authority:
- MC326565
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 27044PZ (VA)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 4.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646 | VA 27044PZ | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2018 | — |
| 2 | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 5EF3SC339PB804218 | ME 5112683 | CHEETAH CHASSIS | CHEETAH CHASSIS | 2023 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89330552 | Oct 22, 2026 | VA | L1 | NORFOLK VA | 0 | — |
| 89306368 | Oct 20, 2026 | VA | L1 | NORFOLK VA | 0 | — |
| 89282931 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA | L1 | NORFOLK VA | 3 | — |
| 89267311 | Oct 14, 2026 | VA | L1 | PORTSMOUTH VA | 3 | — |
| 89267276 | Oct 14, 2026 | VA | L1 | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | — |
| 89282840 | Oct 13, 2026 | VA | L1 | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87848829 | May 14, 2026 | VA | L1 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646 | OOS |
| 84753157 | May 15, 2025 | VA | L1 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646 | — |
| 84695309 | May 13, 2025 | VA | L3 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646 | — |
| 79869678 | Oct 10, 2023 | VA | L1 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJU7646 | — |
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Recent activity at NORFOLK VA
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| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89330552 | Oct 22, 2026 | RAIL DIRECT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 0 | — |
| 89330360 | Oct 22, 2026 | SALMONS SPECIALIZED HAULING INC | 0 | — |
| 89330277 | Oct 22, 2026 | GIVENS TRANSPORTATION INC | 0 | — |
| 89330225 | Oct 22, 2026 | IN DUE TIME TRANSPORT LLC | 0 | — |
| 89330196 | Oct 22, 2026 | RPM COURIER SYSTEMS LLC | 0 | — |
| 89330183 | Oct 22, 2026 | AZA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 0 | — |