Roadside Inspection 80193404
Roadside inspection on Nov 16, 2023 in Tennessee • Carrier: MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT 154712) • Vehicle: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80193404
- Date:
- Nov 16, 2023
- State:
- Tennessee
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- GILES COUNTY SCALES
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (154712)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIONAL LF687 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3411430 (IN)
- VIN:
- 3HSDJAPR7EN022785
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 11.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Carrier trend at this moment
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An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.209(d) (Steering system components worn, welded, or missing, severity weight 6). (393.209(d))
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDJAPR7EN022785 | IN 3411430 | INTERNATIONAL | LF687 | 2014 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 13N14820XK1535835 | ME 2569637 | FONTAINE TRAILER CO. | Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2019 | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80612679 | Jan 15, 2024 | NJ | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 80612052 | Jan 15, 2024 | ID | L2 | SAGE JUNCTION ID | 1 | — |
| 80609351 | Jan 15, 2024 | MD | L2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | 2 | OOS |
| 80616193 | Jan 13, 2024 | OK | L1 | SEQUOYAH POE | 0 | — |
| 80609366 | Jan 13, 2024 | MD | L2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | 1 | OOS |
| 80629434 | Jan 12, 2024 | TX | L2 | US 77 RIVIERA | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85816489 | Sep 12, 2025 | TX | L2 | 13N14820XK1535835 | — |
| 83119036 | Nov 7, 2024 | TN | L1 | 13N14820XK1535835 | — |
| 81334105 | Apr 11, 2024 | MO | L2 | 13N14820XK1535835 | OOS |
| 81334105 | Apr 11, 2024 | MO | L2 | 3HSDJAPR7EN022785 | OOS |
| 81025939 | Mar 5, 2024 | KY | L2 | 3HSDJAPR7EN022785 | OOS |
| 81025939 | Mar 5, 2024 | KY | L2 | 13N14820XK1535835 | OOS |
| 80389844 | Dec 12, 2023 | NM | L2 | 3HSDJAPR7EN022785 | — |
| 80389844 | Dec 12, 2023 | NM | L2 | 13N14820XK1535835 | — |
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Recent activity at GILES COUNTY SCALES
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84535994 | Apr 24, 2025 | NASHVILLE READY MIX INC | 1 | OOS |
| 84531312 | Apr 24, 2025 | J HARRISON JONES TRUCKING LLC | 9 | OOS |
| 84529725 | Apr 24, 2025 | TRANSCO LINES INC | 0 | — |
| 84537935 | Apr 23, 2025 | OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC | 2 | OOS |
| 84536904 | Apr 23, 2025 | KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 3 | OOS |
| 84535878 | Apr 23, 2025 | CUSTOM PINESTRAW INC | 2 | OOS |
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