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MHN7169
Main Info
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 3500 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | Laramie |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
| Body Class | Pickup |
| Manufacturer Name | CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA |
| VIN | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
Additional records for 3C63RRJL0JG385466
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Engine and Transmission Info
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Number Of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Hp | 385 |
| Engine Power Kw | 287.0945 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cummins Inc. |
| Displacement Cc | 6700.0 |
| Displacement L | 6.7 |
| Displacement Ci | 408.85908543470 |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 |
Additional Info
| Abs | Standard |
| Active Safety System Note | Center High-Mount Stop Lamp w / Cargo View Camera: Optional; Remote Keyless Entry: Standard; Remote Proximity Keyless Entry: Optional; Remote Start System (N / A Manual Transmission): Optional |
| Axles | 2 |
| Bed Type | Long |
| Body Cab Type | Crew/ Super Crew/ Crew Max |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Daytime Running Light Drl | Optional |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | Standard |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) |
| Keyless Ignition | Optional |
| Other Restraint System Info | Active Seat Belt |
| Plant City | SALTILLO |
| Plant Company Name | Saltillo Truck Assembly |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Plant State | COAHUILA |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Seat Belt Type | Manual |
| Seats | 5 |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Optional |
| Steering Location | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Trim | D2 (Dual Rear Wheels) |
| Turbo | Yes |
| Wheel Size Front Inches | 18 |
| Wheel Size Rear Inches | 18 |
| Wheels | 4 |
Reports and Complaints
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Active
MC-128690
USDOT 3183570
Cypress, TX, 77433
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 11-DEC-20 | TX | Dodge | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
Inspection Date 11-DEC-20 Report# TX5WI79DCB7Y
Inspection Id: 643377825
Inspection date:
11-DEC-20
Inspection State:
TX
Number of violations:
5
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Driver OOS violations:
1
Vehicle OOS violations :
1
Number of OOS violations:
2
Driver Fitness violations:
1
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
4
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# TX5WI79DCB7Y
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Dodge | TX | MHN7169 | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | OTHR | TX | 339083K | 17YGA4028KB071596 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Dodge TX MHN7169 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER OTHR TX 339083K 17YGA4028KB071596 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| AMERITRAIL, INC. | Ameritrail, Inc. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| RAM | 3500 | 2018 | TRUCK | Pickup |
Violations for Inspection Report# 643377825
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 38325A1 | License-related: High | Operating on learner permit without a CDL holder | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 38325A1 License-related: High Operating on learner permit without a CDL holder |
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| 39343 | Brakes All Others | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Truck | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck Yes 39343 Brakes All Others No/improper breakaway or emergency braking |
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| 3939 | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 3939 Clearance Identification Lamps/Other Inoperable Required Lamp |
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| 39395A | Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395A Emergency Equipment No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher |
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| 39617C | Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39617C Inspection Reports Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection |
None
USDOT 3403588
Houston, TX, 77084
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 08-NOV-22 | TX | RAM | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
| 23-JUL-20 | TX | Dodge | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
Inspection Date 08-NOV-22 Report# TX6FV79DAXJQ
Inspection Id: 693909540
Inspection date:
08-NOV-22
Inspection State:
TX
Number of violations:
18
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Driver OOS violations:
1
Vehicle OOS violations :
5
Number of OOS violations:
6
Driver Fitness violations:
2
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
16
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# TX6FV79DAXJQ
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | RAM | TX | MHN7169 | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | MTD | TX | 958157K | 17YGA2524MB079601 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 STRAIGHT TRUCK RAM TX MHN7169 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER MTD TX 958157K 17YGA2524MB079601 |
Violations for Inspection Report# 693909540
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 38323A2 | License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 38323A2 License-related: High Operating a CMV without a CDL |
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| 39141A | Medical Certificate | No medical certificate in driver's possession | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39141A Medical Certificate No medical certificate in driver's possession |
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| 3929 | General Securement | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 3929 General Securement Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement |
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| 393104B | Securement Device | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 393104B Securement Device Damaged securement system/tiedowns |
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| 393104F3 | Tiedown | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 393104F3 Tiedown Loose or unfastened tiedown. |
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| 393110B | Tiedown | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo. | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 393110B Tiedown Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo. |
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| 393130 | General Securement | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 393130 General Securement No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement |
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| 393205C | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 393205C Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing |
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| 39343D | Brakes All Others | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39343D Brakes All Others No or defective automatic trailer brake |
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| 39355A | Brakes All Others | ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 1999 | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39355A Brakes All Others ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 1999 |
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| 39378 | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield wipers inoperative/defective | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39378 Windshield/ Glass/ Markings Windshield wipers inoperative/defective |
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| 3939 | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 3939 Clearance Identification Lamps/Other Inoperable Required Lamp |
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| 39395A | Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395A Emergency Equipment No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher |
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| 39395B | Emergency Equipment | No spare fuses as required | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395B Emergency Equipment No spare fuses as required |
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| 39395F | Emergency Equipment | No / insufficient warning devices | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395F Emergency Equipment No / insufficient warning devices |
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| 3939T | Lighting | Inoperable tail lamp | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 3939T Lighting Inoperable tail lamp |
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| 3939TS | Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 3939TS Lighting Inoperative turn signal |
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| 39617C | Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39617C Inspection Reports Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection |
Inspection Date 23-JUL-20 Report# TX5SL69DBDUU
Inspection Id: 633284487
Inspection date:
23-JUL-20
Inspection State:
TX
Number of violations:
7
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Driver OOS violations:
1
Vehicle OOS violations :
3
Number of OOS violations:
4
Driver Fitness violations:
2
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
5
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# TX5SL69DBDUU
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | Dodge | TX | MHN7169 | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | MTD | TX | 339083K | 17YGA4028KB071596 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 STRAIGHT TRUCK Dodge TX MHN7169 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER MTD TX 339083K 17YGA4028KB071596 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| AMERITRAIL, INC. | Ameritrail, Inc. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| RAM | 3500 | 2018 | TRUCK | Pickup |
Violations for Inspection Report# 633284487
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 38325A1 | License-related: High | Operating on learner permit without a CDL holder | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 38325A1 License-related: High Operating on learner permit without a CDL holder |
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| 39141A | Medical Certificate | No medical certificate in driver's possession | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39141A Medical Certificate No medical certificate in driver's possession |
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| 3922WC | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 3922WC Windshield/ Glass/ Markings Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective |
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| 393110B | Tiedown | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo. | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 393110B Tiedown Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo. |
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| 393130 | General Securement | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 393130 General Securement No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement |
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| 39343D | Brakes All Others | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39343D Brakes All Others No or defective automatic trailer brake |
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| 39617C | Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39617C Inspection Reports Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection |
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| 39617C | Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 39617C Inspection Reports Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection |
Inactive
MC-1050722
USDOT 3308861
Cypress, TX, 77433
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 28-MAY-20 | TX | RAM | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
| 22-DEC-19 | TX | Dodge | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
Inspection Date 28-MAY-20 Report# TX5R169DBBAK
Inspection Id: 629944902
Inspection date:
28-MAY-20
Inspection State:
TX
Number of violations:
6
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Driver OOS violations:
1
Vehicle OOS violations :
2
Number of OOS violations:
3
Driver Fitness violations:
1
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
5
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# TX5R169DBBAK
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | RAM | TX | MHN7169 | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | MTD | TX | 339083K | 17YGA4028KB071596 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 STRAIGHT TRUCK RAM TX MHN7169 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER MTD TX 339083K 17YGA4028KB071596 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| AMERITRAIL, INC. | Ameritrail, Inc. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| RAM | 3500 | 2018 | TRUCK | Pickup |
Violations for Inspection Report# 629944902
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 38325A1 | License-related: High | Operating on learner permit without a CDL holder | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 38325A1 License-related: High Operating on learner permit without a CDL holder |
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| 393110B | Tiedown | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo. | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 393110B Tiedown Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo. |
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| 39311UR | Reflective Sheeting | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 39311UR Reflective Sheeting Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 |
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| 39343 | Brakes All Others | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39343 Brakes All Others No/improper breakaway or emergency braking |
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| 39395A | Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395A Emergency Equipment No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher |
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| 39395F | Emergency Equipment | No / insufficient warning devices | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395F Emergency Equipment No / insufficient warning devices |
Inspection Date 22-DEC-19 Report# AZ0292001882
Inspection Id: 620455941
Inspection date:
22-DEC-19
Inspection State:
AZ
Number of violations:
13
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Driver OOS violations:
3
Vehicle OOS violations :
4
Number of OOS violations:
7
Hours-of-Service violations:
4
Driver Fitness violations:
2
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
7
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# AZ0292001882
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | Dodge | TX | MHN7169 | 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | TRLR | TX | 339083K | 17YGA4028KB071596 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 STRAIGHT TRUCK Dodge TX MHN7169 3C63RRJL0JG385466 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER TRLR TX 339083K 17YGA4028KB071596 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| AMERITRAIL, INC. | Ameritrail, Inc. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| RAM | 3500 | 2018 | TRUCK | Pickup |
Violations for Inspection Report# 620455941
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 38323A2 | License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 38323A2 License-related: High Operating a CMV without a CDL |
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| 39141AF | Medical Certificate | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39141AF Medical Certificate Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. |
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| 393104A | Securement Device | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 393104A Securement Device Inadequate/damaged securement device/system |
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| 39343D | Brakes All Others | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Truck | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck Yes 39343D Brakes All Others No or defective automatic trailer brake |
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| 39360D | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Glazing permits < 70% of light | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39360D Windshield/ Glass/ Markings Glazing permits < 70% of light |
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| 39395A | Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395A Emergency Equipment No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher |
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| 39395F | Emergency Equipment | No / insufficient warning devices | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39395F Emergency Equipment No / insufficient warning devices |
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| 39522G | EOBR Related | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39522G EOBR Related Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver |
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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 |
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| 3958AELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 3958AELD Incomplete/Wrong Log ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) |
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| 3958E | False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 3958E False Log False report of drivers record of duty status |
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| 3961 | Inspection Reports | Must have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 3961 Inspection Reports Must have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations |
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| 39617C | Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39617C Inspection Reports Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection |
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| 39617C | Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 39617C Inspection Reports Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection |
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