Roadside Inspection 82581996
Roadside inspection on Aug 21, 2024 in US • Carrier: MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC (USDOT 154712) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 82581996
- Date:
- Aug 21, 2024
- State:
- US
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MIDDLETOWN DE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC (154712)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3009861 (IN)
- VIN:
- 1FUJA6CK77LW20234
What this inspection means
3 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
3
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.82 violations per inspection across 2,849 prior records
vs Level 1 median in US
3
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 53,211 Level 1 inspections in US during 2024
vs typical at MIDDLETOWN DE
3
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 43 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
3
2 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)
57%
2056 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
200
160 violations · 19 OOS
Prior 90 days
515
444 violations · 70 OOS · 0.86 per inspection
Prior 365 days
2056
1675 violations · 279 OOS · 0.81 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1FUJA6CK77LW20234 | IN 3009861 | FREIGHTLIN | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GRDM0324EH720953 | TN U445033 | GREAT DANE | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 171.2C-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with Hazardous Materials regulations when offering hazardous materials for transportation | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82970144 | Oct 20, 2024 | CA | L3 | DONNER PASS IF | 0 | — |
| 82968236 | Oct 19, 2024 | TX | L2 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE | 0 | — |
| 82968077 | Oct 18, 2024 | TX | L1 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | 1 | — |
| 82958973 | Oct 18, 2024 | CA | L3 | DONNER PASS IF | 0 | — |
| 82955350 | Oct 18, 2024 | WY | L3 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE | 0 | — |
| 82954681 | Oct 18, 2024 | KS | L3 | — | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86578086 | Dec 9, 2025 | NY | L2 | 1GRDM0324EH720953 | OOS |
| 86578086 | Dec 9, 2025 | NY | L2 | 1FUJA6CK77LW20234 | OOS |
| 83672341 | Jan 22, 2025 | NC | L2 | 1FUJA6CK77LW20234 | OOS |
| 83672341 | Jan 22, 2025 | NC | L2 | 1GRDM0324EH720953 | OOS |
| 79760928 | Aug 28, 2023 | TN | L2 | 1GRDM0324EH720953 | — |
| 79760928 | Aug 28, 2023 | TN | L2 | 1FUJA6CK77LW20234 | — |
| 78878541 | Jun 13, 2023 | NC | L3 | 1FUJA6CK77LW20234 | — |
| 78878541 | Jun 13, 2023 | NC | L3 | 1GRDM0324EH720953 | — |
Related records
Carrier
MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC
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Station
MIDDLETOWN DE
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 1FUJA6CK77LW20234
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Plate
3009861 (IN)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (82581996) and date (Aug 21, 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/154712/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/154712/
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 515 other inspections with a combined 444 violations and 70 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.82 violations per inspection across 2849 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
3 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.47(e), 393.78(a), 171.2C-HMGRMC.
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/154712/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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