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4079KE
Main Info
| Make | FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
| Model | Fontaine Trailer Co. |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Vehicle Type | TRAILER |
| Body Class | Trailer |
| Trailer Body Type | Flat Bed Trailer/Platform Trailer |
| Manufacturer Name | FONTAINE COMMERCIAL PLATFORM |
| VIN | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Additional Info
| Axles | 2 |
| Note | Optional Features: None |
| Plant City | Haleyville |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | Alabama |
| Trailer Length Feet | 48 |
Reports and Complaints
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Inactive
MX-468284
USDOT 610385
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 28-JUN-16 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
| 06-JAN-16 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
| 17-OCT-15 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
| 17-MAR-15 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
Inspection Date 28-JUN-16 Report# TX4NBB0WEJAX
Inspection Id: 512630865
Inspection date:
28-JUN-16
Inspection State:
TX
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Vehicle OOS violations :
1
Number of OOS 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# TX4NBB0WEJAX
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Volvo | MX | 873FD4 | 4V4NC9EG3GN938521 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Volvo MX 873FD4 4V4NC9EG3GN938521 |
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2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2016 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 512630865
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39345 | Brakes All Others | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39345 Brakes All Others Brake tubing and hose adequacy |
Inspection Date 06-JAN-16 Report# US1020020820
Inspection Id: 496691892
Inspection date:
06-JAN-16
Inspection State:
US
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Full
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# US1020020820
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | MX | KX31777 | 1XKDD40X18R816186 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth MX KX31777 1XKDD40X18R816186 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| KENWORTH | T8 Series | 2008 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 496691892
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39375C | Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 39375C Tires Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch |
Inspection Date 17-OCT-15 Report# US1030014371
Inspection Id: 490472325
Inspection date:
17-OCT-15
Inspection State:
US
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Driver Fitness 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# US1030014371
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | MX | 462FC6 | 3WKDD40X7CF839323 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth MX 462FC6 3WKDD40X7CF839323 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| KENWORTH | T8 Series | 2012 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 490472325
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39111B2 | General Driver Qualification | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39111B2 General Driver Qualification Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. |
Inspection Date 17-MAR-15 Report# US1030013721
Inspection Id: 471650310
Inspection date:
17-MAR-15
Inspection State:
US
Number of violations:
2
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
2
Driver Fitness 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# US1030013721
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | MX | 533FC5 | 3WKHDN9X4BF376873 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth MX 533FC5 3WKHDN9X4BF376873 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| KENWORTH | T3 Series | 2011 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 471650310
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39111B2 | General Driver Qualification | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39111B2 General Driver Qualification Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. |
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| 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Trailer | No | |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 3939 Inoperable Required Lamp |
Active
MC-437810
USDOT 1047145
Santa Rosa, CA, 95401
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 24-APR-19 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148202DT558355 |
Inspection Date 24-APR-19 Report# CAA170773659
Inspection Id: 599782428
Inspection date:
24-APR-19
Inspection State:
CA
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
2
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# CAA170773659
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | CA | 9F73862 | 3AKJHLDV3JSKC8605 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148202DT558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner CA 9F73862 3AKJHLDV3JSKC8605 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148202DT558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| FREIGHTLINER | New Cascadia 126" Day cab | 2018 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Inactive
MC-661480
USDOT 1822992
Allen, TX, 75013
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 17-JUL-14 | OK | Fontaine | |
| 22-MAY-14 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
| 15-APR-14 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
Inspection Date 17-JUL-14 Report# TX145I9DJO06
Inspection Id: 452601477
Inspection date:
17-JUL-14
Inspection State:
TX
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
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# TX145I9DJO06
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | TX | RN7G67 | |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner TX RN7G67 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
Inspection Date 22-MAY-14 Report# AZ0YBN000605
Inspection Id: 447227892
Inspection date:
22-MAY-14
Inspection State:
AZ
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
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# AZ0YBN000605
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | TX | RN7G31 | 1FUJGLBG0DLBY2729 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner TX RN7G31 1FUJGLBG0DLBY2729 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2013 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Inspection Date 15-APR-14 Report# AZ0YJJ000583
Inspection Id: 443720520
Inspection date:
15-APR-14
Inspection State:
AZ
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# AZ0YJJ000583
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | TX | RN7G31 | 1FUJGLBG0DLBY2729 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner TX RN7G31 1FUJGLBG0DLBY2729 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2013 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Inactive
MC-460776
USDOT 1135900
Winfield, AL, 35594
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 15-JAN-14 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
Inspection Date 15-JAN-14 Report# LALACH004639
Inspection Id: 436234950
Inspection date:
15-JAN-14
Inspection State:
LA
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# LALACH004639
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | AR | K787142 | 1XKWDB9X15R098375 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth AR K787142 1XKWDB9X15R098375 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| KENWORTH | W900 | 2005 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 436234950
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39271A | Speeding Related | Using or equiping a CMV with radar detector | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39271A Speeding Related Using or equiping a CMV with radar detector |
Active
MC-253428
USDOT 56558
Brea, CA, 92821
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 02-OCT-18 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148202DT558355 |
Inspection Date 02-OCT-18 Report# CAA123530700
Inspection Id: 583876566
Inspection date:
02-OCT-18
Inspection State:
CA
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Terminal
Time weight of the inspection:
1
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CAA123530700
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148202DT558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148202DT558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
None
USDOT 2763660
Corcoran, CA, 93212
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 15-AUG-18 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
| 17-JUL-18 | OK | Fontaine | 13N148208D1558355 |
Inspection Date 15-AUG-18 Report# CAA158163805
Inspection Id: 578328885
Inspection date:
15-AUG-18
Inspection State:
CA
Number of violations:
4
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
1
Driver OOS violations:
1
Vehicle OOS violations :
2
Number of OOS violations:
3
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# CAA158163805
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | CA | 9F28822 | 1FUJGLDR1CLBE2667 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner CA 9F28822 1FUJGLDR1CLBE2667 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2012 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 578328885
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39375A2 | Tires | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39375A2 Tires Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation |
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| 39375C | Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39375C Tires Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove |
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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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| 3963A1 | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 3963A1 Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories |
Inspection Date 17-JUL-18 Report# CAA172101266
Inspection Id: 575748270
Inspection date:
17-JUL-18
Inspection State:
CA
Number of violations:
5
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
1
Driver OOS violations:
1
Vehicle OOS violations :
3
Number of OOS violations:
4
Hours-of-Service 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# CAA172101266
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | CA | 9F28822 | 1FUJGLDR1CLBE2667 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Fontaine | OK | 4079KE | 13N148208D1558355 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner CA 9F28822 1FUJGLDR1CLBE2667 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Fontaine OK 4079KE 13N148208D1558355 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2013 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2012 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 575748270
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 3922H | Hours | State/Local Hours of Service | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 3922H Hours State/Local Hours of Service |
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| 39375C | Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Trailer | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer Yes 39375C Tires Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove |
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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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| 3963A1 | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 3963A1 Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories |
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| 3965B | Other Vehicle Defect | Oil and/or grease leak | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 3965B Other Vehicle Defect Oil and/or grease leak |
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