Roadside Inspection 89330491
Roadside inspection on Oct 22, 2026 in Kentucky • Carrier: CHARLES L HOWES (USDOT 2595179) • Vehicle: WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89330491
- Date:
- Oct 22, 2026
- State:
- Kentucky
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SHELBIANA KY
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CHARLES L HOWES (2595179)
- Operating authority:
- MC960928
- Vehicle:
- WESTERN STAR 4900 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- A93867 (KY)
- VIN:
- 2WKPDCCH2SK939899
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 7.
Compared to the median Level 1 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 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | KY A93867 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 1995 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Unsafe Driving | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89109203 | Sep 25, 2026 | OH | L2 | FRANKLIN FURNACE OH | 1 | — |
| 88968237 | Sep 10, 2026 | KY | L2 | DORTON KY | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89109203 | Sep 25, 2026 | OH | L2 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
| 88968237 | Sep 10, 2026 | KY | L2 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
| 87914186 | May 19, 2026 | KY | L2 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
| 87056591 | Feb 16, 2026 | KY | L2 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
| 86706668 | Jan 5, 2026 | KY | L2 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
| 86478394 | Dec 4, 2025 | KY | L3 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
| 85734893 | Sep 10, 2025 | KY | L3 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
| 84488026 | Apr 23, 2025 | KY | L2 | 2WKPDCCH2SK939899 | — |
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