Roadside Inspection 78874677
Roadside inspection on Jun 13, 2023 in Alabama • Carrier: SMOOTH & STEADY TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3476365) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 78874677
- Date:
- Jun 13, 2023
- State:
- Alabama
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- ONRAMP
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SMOOTH & STEADY TRUCKING LLC (3476365)
- Operating authority:
- MC1139500
- Vehicle:
- RAM 2500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- H418192 (TN)
- VIN:
- 3C6UR5DL4JG283144
What this inspection means
6 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and General/Admin, with a combined severity weight of 5.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C6UR5DL4JG283144 | TN H418192 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
2500 | 2018 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4P5LS3024M3049500 | TN 165758T |
PJ
Ticket: Trailer
|
PJ | 2021 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | 3 | General/Admin | — |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | — | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | — | Hours of Service | — |
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.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78738918 | May 23, 2023 | FL | L2 | — | 3 | — |
| 78477460 | Apr 26, 2023 | TN | L3 | THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALES | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85168310 | Jul 8, 2025 | KS | L1 | 4P5LS3024M3049500 | OOS |
| 84417927 | Apr 15, 2025 | KS | L1 | 4P5LS3024M3049500 | OOS |
| 83034768 | Oct 30, 2024 | MO | L1 | 4P5LS3024M3049500 | — |
| 82627137 | Sep 9, 2024 | TN | L1 | 4P5LS3024M3049500 | OOS |
| 78738918 | May 23, 2023 | FL | L2 | 4P5LS3024M3049500 | — |
| 78738918 | May 23, 2023 | FL | L2 | 3C6UR5DL4JG283144 | — |
| 78477460 | Apr 26, 2023 | TN | L3 | 4P5LS3024M3049500 | — |
| 78477460 | Apr 26, 2023 | TN | L3 | 3C6UR5DL4JG283144 | — |
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