Roadside Inspection 82196243
Roadside inspection on Jul 20, 2024 in US • Carrier: JOSE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MERCADO (USDOT 3279625) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82196243
- Date:
- Jul 20, 2024
- State:
- US
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 10
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NOGALES AZ
- Carrier (USDOT):
- JOSE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MERCADO (3279625)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 73237Z (WI)
- VIN:
- 3ALXFB001GDGX7527
What this inspection means
10 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
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
10
Cleaner than carrier average
Carrier averages 11.41 violations per inspection across 29 prior records
vs Level 1 median in US
10
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 53,211 Level 1 inspections in US during 2024
vs typical at NOGALES AZ
10
Heavier than station median (3)
Median of 5,566 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
10
9 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)
8%
24 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
3
9 violations · 0 OOS
Prior 90 days
6
46 violations · 3 OOS · 7.67 per inspection
Prior 365 days
24
286 violations · 15 OOS · 11.92 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | WI 73237Z | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 2M513161XS1230152 | WI 857028 | UNPUBLISHE | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
10 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.209(b) | Hub/bearing defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82676136 | Sep 16, 2024 | US | L1 | NOGALES AZ | 12 | OOS |
| 82600402 | Aug 31, 2024 | AZ | L2 | NOGALES AZ | 9 | OOS |
| 82942622 | Aug 29, 2024 | US | L1 | NOGALES AZ | 33 | OOS |
| 82474945 | Aug 21, 2024 | US | L1 | NOGALES AZ | 21 | OOS |
| 82295874 | Jul 30, 2024 | AZ | L1 | NOGALES AZ | 7 | OOS |
| 82261090 | Jul 25, 2024 | AZ | L2 | NOGALES AZ | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87831547 | May 11, 2026 | MO | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | — |
| 87792081 | May 6, 2026 | MO | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | — |
| 87777121 | May 5, 2026 | IA | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | OOS |
| 87384125 | Mar 23, 2026 | IA | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | — |
| 87378856 | Mar 23, 2026 | MO | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | — |
| 87371198 | Mar 19, 2026 | IA | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | — |
| 87332086 | Mar 19, 2026 | MO | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | — |
| 87270415 | Mar 10, 2026 | MO | L2 | 3ALXFB001GDGX7527 | — |
Related records
Carrier
JOSE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MERCADO
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Station
NOGALES AZ
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3ALXFB001GDGX7527
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Plate
73237Z (WI)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (82196243) and date (Jul 20, 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/3279625/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/3279625/
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 6 other inspections with a combined 46 violations and 3 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 11.41 violations per inspection across 29 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
10 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.70(b)(1)(i), 393.70(b)(1)(i), 393.207(a), 393.209(b), 393.47(e), 396.5(b), 393.11(a)(1), 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/3279625/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at NOGALES AZ
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87553738 | Apr 11, 2026 | CHRISTIAN ANGEL PEREZ DUENAS | 4 | — |
| 87552331 | Apr 11, 2026 | JORGE ARMANDO PINEDA CERVANTES | 2 | — |
| 87552330 | Apr 11, 2026 | OCTAVIO ANDRADE CORELLA | 3 | — |
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