Roadside Inspection 83353905
Roadside inspection on Dec 9, 2024 in Kentucky • Carrier: SOUTHERN STEEL RECYCLING INC (USDOT 2578797) • Vehicle: STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83353905
- Date:
- Dec 9, 2024
- State:
- Kentucky
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- WHITESBURG
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SOUTHERN STEEL RECYCLING INC (2578797)
- Vehicle:
- STERLING TRUCK L9500 series STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Strg
- Plate:
- A77291 (KY)
- VIN:
- 2FZHAZCV95AU19085
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 7.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2024, this is a slightly above 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 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2FZHAZCV95AU19085 | KY A77291 |
STERLING TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
L9500 series | 2005 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83100430 | Nov 5, 2024 | TN | L3 | KINGSPORT TN | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89359417 | Oct 26, 2026 | KY | L1 | 2FZHAZCV95AU19085 | — |
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