Roadside Inspection 83122159
Roadside inspection on Nov 8, 2024 in Tennessee • Carrier: VENTURE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 192068) • Vehicle: INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83122159
- Date:
- Nov 8, 2024
- State:
- Tennessee
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 8
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- ARDMORE TN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- VENTURE EXPRESS INC (192068)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- S6993HY (TN)
- VIN:
- 3HSDZAPR5RN211241
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
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
8
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.68 violations per inspection across 901 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Tennessee
8
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 34,336 Level 1 inspections in Tennessee during 2024
vs typical at ARDMORE TN
8
Heavier than station median (0)
Median of 5,223 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
8
7 more than the median (1)
Compared to 713,681 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2024
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 25.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2024
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
64%
514 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
44
29 violations · 3 OOS
Prior 90 days
140
80 violations · 14 OOS · 0.57 per inspection
Prior 365 days
514
317 violations · 75 OOS · 0.62 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDZAPR5RN211241 | TN S6993HY | INTERNATIO | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5V8VC5320BM102544 | TN U241521 | VAN GUARD | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
8 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83596485 | Jan 7, 2025 | GA | L3 | RINGGOLD GA | 0 | — |
| 83562484 | Jan 7, 2025 | TN | L3 | KNOXVILLE TN | 0 | — |
| 83560774 | Jan 7, 2025 | TN | L3 | DICKSON TN | 0 | — |
| 83561906 | Jan 6, 2025 | OH | L2 | NAPOLEON OH | 1 | — |
| 83552641 | Jan 6, 2025 | TN | L1 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
| 83552640 | Jan 6, 2025 | TN | L1 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87348604 | Mar 19, 2026 | TN | L3 | 3HSDZAPR5RN211241 | — |
| 86425649 | Nov 25, 2025 | TN | L3 | 5V8VC5320BM102544 | — |
| 85677930 | Sep 2, 2025 | TN | L3 | 3HSDZAPR5RN211241 | — |
| 84526564 | Apr 25, 2025 | TN | L3 | 3HSDZAPR5RN211241 | — |
| 84200554 | Mar 21, 2025 | TN | L3 | 5V8VC5320BM102544 | — |
| 81203787 | Mar 21, 2024 | TN | L1 | 3HSDZAPR5RN211241 | — |
Related records
Carrier
VENTURE EXPRESS INC
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Station
ARDMORE TN
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State
Inspections in Tennessee
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3HSDZAPR5RN211241
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Plate
S6993HY (TN)
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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 (83122159) and date (Nov 8, 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. An OOS order was issued. The Vehicle OOS / Driver OOS badges at the top of this page tell you which side of the cab triggered it; until the cited defects were corrected, the carrier could not legally continue operating.
- 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/192068/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/192068/
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? ▾
Yes — this inspection produced an out-of-service order against the vehicle. OOS orders prohibit further operation until the cited defects are corrected.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 140 other inspections with a combined 80 violations and 14 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.68 violations per inspection across 901 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
8 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.47E, 393.47E, 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 396.3A1-BOS.
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/192068/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at ARDMORE TN
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87747705 | May 1, 2026 | SEVIC INC | 0 | — |
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