Roadside Inspection 89317739
Roadside inspection on Oct 21, 2026 in North Carolina • Carrier: VALIANT STEEL & EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 173209) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89317739
- Date:
- Oct 21, 2026
- State:
- North Carolina
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- WILKESBORO NC
- Carrier (USDOT):
- VALIANT STEEL & EQUIPMENT INC (173209)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- P265CS (GA)
- VIN:
- 1FVHC5DV2KHLC4567
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 6.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a 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 | 1FVHC5DV2KHLC4567 | GA P265CS | FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2019 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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