Roadside Inspection 79608338
Roadside inspection on Sep 6, 2023 in South Carolina • Carrier: MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC (USDOT 154712) • Vehicle: KENS TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79608338
- Date:
- Sep 6, 2023
- State:
- South Carolina
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- I-20 EB ROADSIDE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC (154712)
- Vehicle:
- KENS TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3011203 (IN)
- VIN:
- 1XKYDP9X8GJ456952
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
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?
vs this carrier's typical
4
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.86 violations per inspection across 899 prior records
vs Level 2 median in South Carolina
4
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 12,243 Level 2 inspections in South Carolina during 2023
vs typical at I-20 EB ROADSIDE
4
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 372 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
4
3 more than the median (1)
Compared to 642,260 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 25.2%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
57%
891 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
196
163 violations · 20 OOS
Prior 90 days
546
453 violations · 63 OOS · 0.83 per inspection
Prior 365 days
891
766 violations · 113 OOS · 0.86 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XKYDP9X8GJ456952 | IN 3011203 | KENS | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1TTF482C3J3082072 | ME 2460926 | TRAO | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | — | Unsafe Driving | 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.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80093401 | Nov 5, 2023 | TN | L3 | I75 SB | 0 | — |
| 80092759 | Nov 5, 2023 | SC | L2 | SC 72 GREENWOOD COUNTY | 1 | — |
| 80107454 | Nov 4, 2023 | IL | L3 | INTERSTATE 64 | 0 | — |
| 80093375 | Nov 4, 2023 | TN | L1 | I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES | 2 | OOS |
| 80167547 | Nov 3, 2023 | MT | L3 | BILLINGS MT | 0 | — |
| 80120996 | Nov 3, 2023 | TX | L2 | US 59 QUEEN CITY | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85669363 | Aug 26, 2025 | WV | L2 | 1TTF482C3J3082072 | — |
| 85669363 | Aug 26, 2025 | WV | L2 | 1XKYDP9X8GJ456952 | — |
| 80039257 | Oct 27, 2023 | SC | L2 | 1TTF482C3J3082072 | — |
| 80039257 | Oct 27, 2023 | SC | L2 | 1XKYDP9X8GJ456952 | — |
| 79852466 | Oct 3, 2023 | NC | L3 | 1TTF482C3J3082072 | — |
| 79852466 | Oct 3, 2023 | NC | L3 | 1XKYDP9X8GJ456952 | — |
| 78682077 | May 18, 2023 | PA | L1 | 1XKYDP9X8GJ456952 | — |
| 78682077 | May 18, 2023 | PA | L1 | 1TTF482C3J3082072 | — |
Related records
Carrier
MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC
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Station
I-20 EB ROADSIDE
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State
Inspections in South Carolina
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level II — Walk-Around
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1XKYDP9X8GJ456952
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Plate
3011203 (IN)
All inspections tied to this plate.
Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (79608338) and date (Sep 6, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/154712/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/154712/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order against the vehicle. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 546 other inspections with a combined 453 violations and 63 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.86 violations per inspection across 899 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
4 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.104(f)(3), 393.9(a), 393.9(a), 392.9(a)(2).
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/154712/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at I-20 EB ROADSIDE
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82805003 | Sep 30, 2024 | CLYDE LEE SNEED | 2 | OOS |
| 82804998 | Sep 30, 2024 | G PHILLY LOGISTICS LLC | 0 | — |
| 82766682 | Sep 25, 2024 | SENN FREIGHT LINES INC | 1 | — |
| 82766681 | Sep 25, 2024 | ALLISON JONES LASSITER | 2 | — |
| 82766664 | Sep 25, 2024 | LUXURY DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 1 | — |
| 82766663 | Sep 25, 2024 | JORDAN CARRIERS INC | 4 | — |
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