Roadside Inspection 81577716

Roadside inspection on May 4, 2024 in Ohio • Carrier: TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC (USDOT 1510668) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle: OK Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
14
OOS Violations
3
21% of violations
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
81577716
Date:
May 4, 2024
State:
Ohio
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
14
HazMat:
No
Reported location:
ROADSIDE 77SB EXIT RMP 627 WB
Vehicle:
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
R440250 (TX)

What this inspection means

14 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.

Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 34.

Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, 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
14
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 2.69 violations per inspection across 71 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Ohio
14
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 9,884 Level 1 inspections in Ohio during 2024

How this compares

National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.

Violations vs Level 1 median
14
13 more than 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)
20%
70 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
16 violations · 3 OOS
Prior 90 days
16
50 violations · 5 OOS · 3.13 per inspection
Prior 365 days
70
188 violations · 22 OOS · 2.69 per inspection
Honest opinion

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 393.201(a) (Frame - cracked/loose/broken, severity weight 8). (393.201(a))

Units Inspected

2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.

Seq Type VIN Plate Make Model Year OOS
1 TRUCK TRACTOR 1FUJBBCK86LW38990 TX R440250 FRHT
2 SEMI-TRAILER 1DTP80Z22YG054972 TX 123B396 DORS

Violations Cited

14 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
393.201(a) Frame - cracked/loose/broken 8 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general 5 Vehicle Maintenance OOS
393.60(c) Glazing/window obstructions 4 Vehicle Maintenance
393.78 Windshield condition defective 4 Vehicle Maintenance
393.80 Exhaust system defective 4 Vehicle Maintenance
393.30 Battery improperly secured 3 Vehicle Maintenance
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps 3 Vehicle Maintenance
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps 3 Vehicle Maintenance
392.9(a)(1) Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 Unsafe Driving OOS
393.201(c) Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer Vehicle Maintenance
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations Vehicle Maintenance
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations Vehicle Maintenance
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance
393.207(g) No / defective air suspension exhaust control Vehicle Maintenance

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
82074555 Jul 2, 2024 TX L2 IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE 0
82025236 Jul 1, 2024 KS L2 0
82031508 Jun 27, 2024 CO L3 LAMAR CO 0
82012567 Jun 27, 2024 TX L2 4 OOS
81964084 Jun 21, 2024 TX L2 US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE 1
81896632 Jun 12, 2024 TN L2 STANTON TN 1 OOS

Other inspections of these vehicles

History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.

Inspection Date State Level VIN OOS
86257109 Oct 28, 2025 TX L2 1DTP80Z22YG054972
85356885 Jul 28, 2025 LA L2 1DTP80Z22YG054972
79609729 Sep 6, 2023 MI L1 1FUJBBCK86LW38990 OOS
79431551 Aug 10, 2023 GA L3 1FUJBBCK86LW38990
78903481 Jun 12, 2023 IN L3 1FUJBBCK86LW38990

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How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (81577716) and date (May 4, 2024) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
  2. 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.
  3. Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
  4. 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/1510668/inspections/
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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 16 other inspections with a combined 50 violations and 5 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 2.69 violations per inspection across 71 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean?
14 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.201(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.60(c), 393.78, 393.80, 393.30, 393.9(a), 393.9(a).
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/1510668/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

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