Roadside Inspection 80124804
Roadside inspection on Nov 7, 2023 in Florida • Carrier: MERCHANTS METALS LLC (USDOT 283413) • Vehicle: FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80124804
- Date:
- Nov 7, 2023
- State:
- Florida
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- I75 PUNTA GORDA WIM-NORTH
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERCHANTS METALS LLC (283413)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 3105728 (IN)
- VIN:
- 3ALHC5DV9MDMS6493
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 1 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
3
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.88 violations per inspection across 56 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Florida
3
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 6,231 Level 1 inspections in Florida during 2023
vs typical at I75 PUNTA GORDA WIM-NORTH
3
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 189 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
3
2 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
55%
56 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
9
3 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
25
15 violations · 2 OOS · 0.60 per inspection
Prior 365 days
56
49 violations · 5 OOS · 0.88 per inspection
Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3ALHC5DV9MDMS6493 | IN 3105728 | FRHT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | — | Vehicle Maintenance | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80573238 | Jan 5, 2024 | IN | L3 | WARREN IN | 3 | — |
| 80597951 | Jan 4, 2024 | FL | L3 | WHITE SPRINGS FL | 1 | OOS |
| 80543334 | Jan 4, 2024 | ME | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 80551670 | Dec 29, 2023 | FL | L3 | SEFFNER FL | 0 | — |
| 81007408 | Dec 27, 2023 | AZ | L3 | GILBERT AZ | 0 | — |
| 80383882 | Dec 12, 2023 | CA | L1 | SR-273 AT CANYON RD | 1 | — |
Related records
Carrier
MERCHANTS METALS LLC
Full carrier record and safety profile.
Station
I75 PUNTA GORDA WIM-NORTH
All inspections at this site.
State
Inspections in Florida
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3ALHC5DV9MDMS6493
All inspections and records for this VIN.
Plate
3105728 (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 (80124804) and date (Nov 7, 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/283413/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/283413/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. 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 25 other inspections with a combined 15 violations and 2 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.88 violations per inspection across 56 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
3 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.78, 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3).
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/283413/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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