Roadside Inspection 80718245
Roadside inspection on Jan 29, 2024 in North Carolina • Carrier: STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC (USDOT 280534) • Vehicle: CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 80718245
- Date:
- Jan 29, 2024
- State:
- North Carolina
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N
- Carrier (USDOT):
- STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC (280534)
- Vehicle:
- CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- TN1045 (NC)
- VIN:
- 1GB4KVCY6KF185685
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
1
On par with carrier average
Carrier averages 0.93 violations per inspection across 149 prior records
vs Level 1 median in North Carolina
1
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 16,090 Level 1 inspections in North Carolina during 2024
vs typical at GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N
1
On par with station median (1)
Median of 30 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
1
Same as the median (1)
Compared to 713,681 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 25.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
54%
147 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
18
15 violations · 2 OOS
Prior 90 days
42
29 violations · 7 OOS · 0.69 per inspection
Prior 365 days
147
137 violations · 23 OOS · 0.93 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1GB4KVCY6KF185685 | NC TN1045 | CHEV | — | — | — |
| 2 | FULL TRAILER | 5VGFG2424KL007503 | NC AJ70438 | KAUF | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 3 | General/Admin | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81227333 | Mar 28, 2024 | NC | L2 | US421 SOUTH BOUND EXIT 276 | 0 | — |
| 81216589 | Mar 28, 2024 | MD | L2 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | 1 | — |
| 81184845 | Mar 21, 2024 | VT | L3 | COVENTRY | 3 | OOS |
| 81159649 | Mar 18, 2024 | IN | L3 | SELLERSBURG IN | 1 | — |
| 81124513 | Mar 18, 2024 | MA | L3 | H-SPRINGFIELD | 1 | — |
| 81148197 | Mar 14, 2024 | TN | L3 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
Related records
Carrier
STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC
Full carrier record and safety profile.
Station
GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N
All inspections at this site.
State
Inspections in North Carolina
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 1GB4KVCY6KF185685
All inspections and records for this VIN.
Plate
TN1045 (NC)
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 (80718245) and date (Jan 29, 2024) 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. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- 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/280534/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/280534/
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? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 42 other inspections with a combined 29 violations and 7 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.93 violations per inspection across 149 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
1 violation were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 390.21(b).
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/280534/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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| 87724116 | Apr 29, 2026 | AGS TRANSPORTS LLC | 0 | — |
| 87723972 | Apr 29, 2026 | W O GRUBB STEEL ERECTION INC | 0 | — |
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