Roadside Inspection 89283089
Roadside inspection on Oct 16, 2026 in Virginia • Carrier: CIRCLE BAR K LLC (USDOT 3542522) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89283089
- Date:
- Oct 16, 2026
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NEWPORT NEWS VA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CIRCLE BAR K LLC (3542522)
- Operating authority:
- MC1183311
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- UA66177 (VA)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRGL8MG589069
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 36.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
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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 393.43D-B (Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly., severity weight 4). (393.43D-B)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C63RRGL8MG589069 | VA UA66177 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2021 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 16V3F3325T6449559 | VA 573670TM | BIG TEX | Big Tex | 2026 | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 0 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88129376 | Jun 12, 2026 | NC | L1 | 16V3F3325T6449559 | — |
| 88129376 | Jun 12, 2026 | NC | L1 | 3C63RRGL8MG589069 | — |
| 87818791 | May 11, 2026 | VA | L1 | 16V3F3325T6449559 | — |
| 87818791 | May 11, 2026 | VA | L1 | 3C63RRGL8MG589069 | — |
| 87292496 | Mar 13, 2026 | OH | L3 | 3C63RRGL8MG589069 | — |
| 87199775 | Mar 3, 2026 | VA | L1 | 3C63RRGL8MG589069 | — |
| 87196503 | Feb 25, 2026 | WV | L3 | 3C63RRGL8MG589069 | — |
| 87147254 | Feb 25, 2026 | WV | L1 | 3C63RRGL8MG589069 | — |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89283088 | Oct 16, 2026 | K Y K TRUCKING LLC | 8 | OOS |
| 89283043 | Oct 16, 2026 | BOST CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 7 | OOS |
| 89283039 | Oct 15, 2026 | WOLF CONTRACTORS INC | 3 | OOS |
| 89282991 | Oct 15, 2026 | CHARLES ANDREW SAUNDERS | 18 | OOS |
| 89282705 | Oct 15, 2026 | FIFTH SUMMIT CARGO LLC | 7 | — |
| 89283087 | Oct 14, 2026 | MACHINE & WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY | 2 | OOS |