Roadside Inspection 83977705
Roadside inspection on Feb 25, 2025 in Colorado • Carrier: EMPIRE CARGO LLC (USDOT 3876111) • Vehicle: INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 83977705
- Date:
- Feb 25, 2025
- State:
- Colorado
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 15
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MONUMENT CO
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EMPIRE CARGO LLC (3876111)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- RP12493 (WA)
- VIN:
- 3HSDZAPR4KN669844
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 88.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2025, 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
15
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 1.69 violations per inspection across 55 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Colorado
15
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 8,669 Level 1 inspections in Colorado during 2025
vs typical at MONUMENT CO
15
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 3,950 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
15
14 more than the median (1)
Compared to 760,406 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2025
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 27.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2025
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
35%
48 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
2
3 violations · 1 OOS
Prior 90 days
11
19 violations · 1 OOS · 1.73 per inspection
Prior 365 days
48
86 violations · 8 OOS · 1.79 per inspection
Honest opinion
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.45B2-BHTD (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate, severity weight 7). (393.45B2-BHTD)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | WA RP12493 | INTERNATIO | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV532D1PL372326 | ME 5084156 | WABASH NAT | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
15 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 10 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 10 | Hours of Service | — |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 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 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84532201 | Apr 26, 2025 | WA | L1 | CLE ELUM WA | 6 | OOS |
| 84474474 | Apr 21, 2025 | CO | L2 | MONUMENT CO | 2 | — |
| 84425073 | Apr 15, 2025 | WA | L2 | CLE ELUM WA | 5 | OOS |
| 84324508 | Apr 4, 2025 | CO | L2 | LAMAR CO | 0 | — |
| 84292034 | Mar 31, 2025 | OR | L2 | HUNTINGTON OR | 0 | — |
| 84226220 | Mar 26, 2025 | OR | L1 | UMATILLA OR | 4 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85989570 | Oct 7, 2025 | ID | L3 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | OOS |
| 83247695 | Nov 25, 2024 | OR | L3 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | OOS |
| 82541891 | Aug 29, 2024 | CA | L2 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | — |
| 82513294 | Aug 28, 2024 | CA | L1 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | — |
| 82171002 | Jul 16, 2024 | UT | L3 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | — |
| 82099898 | Jul 6, 2024 | MT | L3 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | — |
| 82001061 | Jun 27, 2024 | MT | L3 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | — |
| 81886479 | Jun 15, 2024 | MT | L3 | 3HSDZAPR4KN669844 | — |
Related records
Carrier
EMPIRE CARGO LLC
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Station
MONUMENT CO
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State
Inspections in Colorado
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 3HSDZAPR4KN669844
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Plate
RP12493 (WA)
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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 (83977705) and date (Feb 25, 2025) 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/3876111/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/3876111/
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 11 other inspections with a combined 19 violations and 1 OOS event. Lifetime, the carrier averages 1.69 violations per inspection across 55 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
15 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.55D2-B, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 395.8A.
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/3876111/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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