Roadside Inspection 83450319
Roadside inspection on Dec 19, 2024 in Michigan • Carrier: BLACK RIDGE TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2530924) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83450319
- Date:
- Dec 19, 2024
- State:
- Michigan
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 10
- HazMat:
- No
- Reported location:
- US10 @ CLARE COUNTY LINE
- Carrier (USDOT):
- BLACK RIDGE TRANSPORT INC (2530924)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 5500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- BD90158 (MI)
- VIN:
- 3C7WRNEL5GG135211
What this inspection means
10 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 32.
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 Level 1 median in Michigan
10
Heavier than median (3)
Median of 6,629 Level 1 inspections in Michigan during 2024
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
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C7WRNEL5GG135211 | MI BD90158 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
5500 | 2016 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1P9BU3422HG402055 | MI D581399 |
PINE HILL/BAUXLITE
Ticket: Trailer
|
Pine Hill/Bauxlite | 2017 | — |
Violations Cited
10 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86898421 | Jan 26, 2026 | MI | L3 | 1P9BU3422HG402055 | — |
| 86898421 | Jan 26, 2026 | MI | L3 | 3C7WRNEL5GG135211 | — |
| 81642347 | May 16, 2024 | MI | L2 | 3C7WRNEL5GG135211 | — |
| 81630553 | May 16, 2024 | MI | L3 | 1P9BU3422HG402055 | — |
| 81630553 | May 16, 2024 | MI | L3 | 3C7WRNEL5GG135211 | — |
| 81517831 | May 2, 2024 | MI | L3 | 3C7WRNEL5GG135211 | — |
| 79643145 | Sep 11, 2023 | MI | L1 | 1P9BU3422HG402055 | OOS |
| 79483301 | Aug 22, 2023 | MI | L2 | 3C7WRNEL5GG135211 | OOS |
Related records
Carrier
BLACK RIDGE TRANSPORT INC
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Location
US10 @ CLARE COUNTY LINE
Other inspections filed under this reported location label.
State
Inspections in Michigan
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3C7WRNEL5GG135211
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Plate
BD90158 (MI)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
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- 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/2530924/inspections/
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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? ▾
There is not yet enough prior inspection history on this carrier to compute a meaningful comparison. Once a carrier has at least 10 inspections on record, this page surfaces a 30/90/365-day trend ribbon.
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: 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.80A, 392.8-D, 393.95F, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LCL.
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/2530924/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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