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PWF3129
Main Info
| Make | VOLVO TRUCK |
| Model | VNL |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor |
| Manufacturer Name | VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| VIN | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
Additional records for 4V4NC9EH6KN204909
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Engine and Transmission Info
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Number Of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Hp | 425 |
| Engine Hp To | 474 |
| Engine Power Kw | 316.9225 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Engine Model | D13 |
| Displacement Cc | 12800.0 |
| Displacement L | 12.8 |
| Displacement Ci | 781.10392441257 |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel |
Additional Info
| Vin | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| Manufactured In | UNITED STATES |
| Production Seq Number | 204909 |
| Body Style | CONVENTIONAL CAB |
| Engine Type | 12.8L L6 DIESEL |
| Driveline | 6X4 |
| Body Cab Type | MDHD: Conventional |
| Brake System Type | Air |
| Drive Type | 6x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) |
| Note | Cab Type: Conventional-New Generation |
| Plant City | NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | Virginia |
Reports and Complaints
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MC-814088
USDOT 2372515
Brunswick, OH, 44212
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 13-DEC-22 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 04-AUG-21 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 29-JUL-21 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 21-APR-21 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 18-NOV-20 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 23-JUL-20 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 18-JUN-20 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 05-APR-20 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 23-AUG-19 | OH | Volvo | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 25-JAN-19 | OH | Freightliner | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
| 25-JAN-19 | OH | Freightliner | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
| 02-FEB-18 | OH | Freightliner | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
| 10-AUG-17 | OH | Freightliner | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
Inspection Date 13-DEC-22 Report# TNDDXE003337
Inspection Id: 696344958
Inspection date:
13-DEC-22
Inspection State:
TN
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# TNDDXE003337
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Vanguard | CA | 4SA8915 | 5V8VC5323KT911333 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Vanguard CA 4SA8915 5V8VC5323KT911333 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 04-AUG-21 Report# FL1228001899
Inspection Id: 660800331
Inspection date:
04-AUG-21
Inspection State:
FL
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# FL1228001899
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Inspection Date 29-JUL-21 Report# TNTNTB004033
Inspection Id: 659677545
Inspection date:
29-JUL-21
Inspection State:
TN
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# TNTNTB004033
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Vanguard | CA | KT911340 | 5V8VC5320KT911340 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Vanguard CA KT911340 5V8VC5320KT911340 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 21-APR-21 Report# MOW236006634
Inspection Id: 652203738
Inspection date:
21-APR-21
Inspection State:
MO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# MOW236006634
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Utility Trailers | TN | 126943T | 1UYVS2537L6775915 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Utility Trailers TN 126943T 1UYVS2537L6775915 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER | Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2020 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Inspection Date 18-NOV-20 Report# UT21KF000074
Inspection Id: 641788137
Inspection date:
18-NOV-20
Inspection State:
UT
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# UT21KF000074
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Vanguard | CA | 4SA8918 | 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Vanguard CA 4SA8918 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 23-JUL-20 Report# NM3768102814
Inspection Id: 633152484
Inspection date:
23-JUL-20
Inspection State:
NM
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# NM3768102814
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Vanguard | CA | 4SA8918 | 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Vanguard CA 4SA8918 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 18-JUN-20 Report# NM3409201694
Inspection Id: 631158282
Inspection date:
18-JUN-20
Inspection State:
NM
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# NM3409201694
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Vanguard | CA | 4SA8918 | 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Vanguard CA 4SA8918 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 05-APR-20 Report# UT20LM000190
Inspection Id: 628249752
Inspection date:
05-APR-20
Inspection State:
UT
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# UT20LM000190
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Vanguard | CA | 4SA8918 | 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Vanguard CA 4SA8918 5V8VC5329KT911336 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 23-AUG-19 Report# WAW331000203
Inspection Id: 610520724
Inspection date:
23-AUG-19
Inspection State:
WA
Number of violations:
3
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Vehicle OOS violations :
1
Number of OOS violations:
1
Unsafe Driving violations:
1
Hours-of-Service violations:
1
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# WAW331000203
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | OH | PWF3129 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | WANC | FL | 2868CS | 1JJV532B3FL840022 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo OH PWF3129 4V4NC9EH6KN204909 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER WANC FL 2868CS 1JJV532B3FL840022 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | Refrigerated Van | 2015 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 610520724
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 3922C | Dangerous Driving | Failure to obey traffic control device | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 3922C Dangerous Driving Failure to obey traffic control device |
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| 39375A3 | Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39375A3 Tires Tire-flat and/or audible air leak |
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| 39522H4 | EOBR Related | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39522H4 EOBR Related Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids |
Inspection Date 25-JAN-19 Report# IA000TT6JCDK
Inspection Id: 591962940
Inspection date:
25-JAN-19
Inspection State:
IA
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
1
Hours-of-Service violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# IA000TT6JCDK
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | OH | PWF3129 | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | WANC | FL | 9067CP | 1JJV532D3GL908516 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner OH PWF3129 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER WANC FL 9067CP 1JJV532D3GL908516 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | Dry Van Duraplate | 2016 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2016 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 591962940
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39530B1 | Other Log/Form & Manner | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39530B1 Other Log/Form & Manner Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD |
Inspection Date 25-JAN-19 Report# NE0085000481
Inspection Id: 591972723
Inspection date:
25-JAN-19
Inspection State:
NE
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
1
Unsafe Driving violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# NE0085000481
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | OH | PWF3129 | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | WANC | FL | 9067CP | 1JJV532D3GL908516 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner OH PWF3129 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER WANC FL 9067CP 1JJV532D3GL908516 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | Dry Van Duraplate | 2016 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2016 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 591972723
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 3922INAT | Dangerous Driving | Inattentive Driving | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 3922INAT Dangerous Driving Inattentive Driving |
Inspection Date 02-FEB-18 Report# MD2323000311
Inspection Id: 560789874
Inspection date:
02-FEB-18
Inspection State:
MD
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# MD2323000311
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | OH | PWF3129 | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | WANC | ME | B793520 | 1JJV532D0DL758022 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner OH PWF3129 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER WANC ME B793520 1JJV532D0DL758022 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | Dry Van Duraplate | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2016 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Inspection Date 10-AUG-17 Report# KYB907000057
Inspection Id: 545893011
Inspection date:
10-AUG-17
Inspection State:
KY
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# KYB907000057
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | OH | PWF3129 | 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | STRI | FL | 5279CS | 1S12E95307E513189 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner OH PWF3129 3AKJGLD59GSGV6018 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER STRI FL 5279CS 1S12E95307E513189 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER | Strick Commercial Trailer | 2007 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2016 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 545893011
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 3939H | Inoperable head lamps | Truck | No | |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 3939H Inoperable head lamps |
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