Roadside Inspection 89342933
Roadside inspection on Oct 23, 2026 in Iowa • Carrier: RAPID OWL TOWING LLC (USDOT 4217066) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89342933
- Date:
- Oct 23, 2026
- State:
- Iowa
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MOUNT VERNON IA
- Carrier (USDOT):
- RAPID OWL TOWING LLC (4217066)
- Operating authority:
- MC1629350
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- PPH860 (IA)
- VIN:
- 1FVACWFC5NHNE9377
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 17.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
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 392.9A2-C (Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured., severity weight 1). (392.9A2-C)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FVACWFC5NHNE9377 | IA PPH860 | FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2022 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | WDBLJ70G9YF136327 | NV 526E09 | MERCEDES-BENZ | CLK-Class | 2000 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89289913 | Oct 17, 2026 | IA | L1 | 1FVACWFC5NHNE9377 | OOS |
| 87215240 | Mar 3, 2026 | IA | L3 | 1FVACWFC5NHNE9377 | — |
| 83465581 | Dec 13, 2024 | IA | L3 | 1FVACWFC5NHNE9377 | — |
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Recent activity at MOUNT VERNON IA
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89289516 | Oct 17, 2026 | DARRAH'S INC | 1 | — |
| 89198150 | Oct 7, 2026 | TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC | 3 | — |
| 89163078 | Oct 2, 2026 | HINKHOUSE CUSTOMS LLP | 9 | OOS |