Roadside Inspection 89257851
Roadside inspection on Oct 13, 2026 in Virginia • Carrier: LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 326966) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89257851
- Date:
- Oct 13, 2026
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PORTSMOUTH VA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC (326966)
- Operating authority:
- MC204764
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER USF-1E TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- NM4117 (NC)
- VIN:
- 1FUYDZYB3SH798220
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 28.
Compared to the median Level 1 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 393.207A-STCB (Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing., severity weight 7). (393.207A-STCB)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUYDZYB3SH798220 | NC NM4117 | FREIGHTLINER | USF-1E | 1995 | — |
| 2 | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 7SPCC4023PN000369 | TN 370232T |
PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC
Ticket: Unknown
|
PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC | 2023 | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing. | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89322957 | Oct 20, 2026 | VA | L1 | PORTSMOUTH VA | 0 | — |
| 89312961 | Oct 19, 2026 | MD | L1 | SYKESVILLE MD | 1 | — |
| 89289066 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA | L1 | NORFOLK VA | 5 | OOS |
| 89282611 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA | L1 | NORFOLK VA | 2 | — |
| 89282874 | Oct 14, 2026 | VA | L1 | PORTSMOUTH VA | 2 | — |
| 89282727 | Oct 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89322957 | Oct 20, 2026 | VA | L1 | 1FUYDZYB3SH798220 | — |
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Related records
Recent activity at PORTSMOUTH VA
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89327988 | Oct 21, 2026 | MDV SPARTANNASH LLC | 1 | — |
| 89327986 | Oct 21, 2026 | BROADWAY INTERMODAL LLC | 1 | — |
| 89327978 | Oct 21, 2026 | GXO LOGISTICS SUPPLY CHAIN INC | 0 | — |
| 89327962 | Oct 21, 2026 | EMM TRANSPORTATION INC | 0 | — |
| 89327961 | Oct 21, 2026 | W8 TRANSPORT LLC | 0 | — |
| 89327930 | Oct 21, 2026 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 1 | — |