Roadside Inspection 82107903
Roadside inspection on Jul 11, 2024 in Texas • Carrier: SARO TRANSPORTS LLC (USDOT 4154260) • Vehicle: INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82107903
- Date:
- Jul 11, 2024
- State:
- Texas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- VETERANS POE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SARO TRANSPORTS LLC (4154260)
- Vehicle:
- INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- R711854 (TX)
- VIN:
- 3HSDJAPR1HN429425
What this inspection means
5 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 26.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | TX R711854 | INTL | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82634349 | Sep 9, 2024 | TX | L2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE | 0 | — |
| 82562223 | Aug 30, 2024 | TX | L1 | INDIOS POE | 8 | — |
| 82501059 | Aug 23, 2024 | TX | L2 | — | 8 | — |
| 82512607 | Aug 22, 2024 | TX | L2 | VETERANS POE | 2 | — |
| 82462107 | Aug 20, 2024 | TX | L2 | INDIOS POE | 2 | OOS |
| 82461591 | Aug 19, 2024 | TX | L1 | INDIOS POE | 2 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84849261 | Jun 2, 2025 | US | L1 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | OOS |
| 84790039 | May 26, 2025 | TX | L2 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | OOS |
| 84121895 | Mar 12, 2025 | TX | L1 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | — |
| 83844708 | Feb 11, 2025 | US | L1 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | — |
| 83709977 | Jan 24, 2025 | TX | L1 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | — |
| 83663665 | Jan 17, 2025 | TX | L2 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | OOS |
| 83451921 | Dec 19, 2024 | TX | L1 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | — |
| 83429104 | Dec 12, 2024 | TX | L2 | 3HSDJAPR1HN429425 | OOS |
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Recent activity at VETERANS POE
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87741274 | Apr 30, 2026 | ANTONIO OBREGON RUIZ | 3 | — |
| 87741218 | Apr 30, 2026 | TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL LOPEZ OCHOA SA DE C V | 1 | — |
| 87741236 | Apr 29, 2026 | JUANA HERLINDA LOPEZ RAMIREZ | 0 | — |
| 87741190 | Apr 29, 2026 | ALMA ORALIA SOTO VILLARREAL | 1 | — |
| 87741188 | Apr 29, 2026 | TRANSPORTES AEO SA DE CV | 4 | — |
| 87741187 | Apr 29, 2026 | RS TRANSFER SA DE CV | 4 | — |
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