Roadside Inspection 84035639
Roadside inspection on Mar 4, 2025 in South Carolina • Carrier: M D G TRANSPORT CORP (USDOT 2959231) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 84035639
- Date:
- Mar 4, 2025
- State:
- South Carolina
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- COLUMBIA SC
- Carrier (USDOT):
- M D G TRANSPORT CORP (2959231)
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- P782120 (SC)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9TH35N377259
What this inspection means
5 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 28.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9TH35N377259 | SC P782120 | VOLVO | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 7KYAF4829PED36285 | ME 5200539 | DORSEY TRA | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84411850 | Apr 15, 2025 | SC | L2 | PROSPERITY SC | 7 | OOS |
| 84299911 | Apr 2, 2025 | SC | L1 | PENDLETON SC | 1 | — |
| 83573949 | Jan 10, 2025 | SC | L2 | CAMDEN SC | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87970560 | May 26, 2026 | NC | L3 | 7KYAF4829PED36285 | — |
| 87970560 | May 26, 2026 | NC | L3 | 4V4NC9TH35N377259 | — |
| 84411850 | Apr 15, 2025 | SC | L2 | 4V4NC9TH35N377259 | OOS |
| 83533227 | Dec 31, 2024 | MN | L2 | 4V4NC9TH35N377259 | — |
| 82060277 | Jul 8, 2024 | SC | L2 | 4V4NC9TH35N377259 | OOS |
| 81932654 | Jun 20, 2024 | SC | L2 | 4V4NC9TH35N377259 | — |
| 80880910 | Feb 16, 2024 | NC | L2 | 7KYAF4829PED36285 | — |
| 80350178 | Dec 4, 2023 | MO | L3 | 4V4NC9TH35N377259 | — |
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Recent activity at COLUMBIA SC
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87746893 | May 2, 2026 | BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 0 | — |
| 87723249 | Apr 30, 2026 | EMR EXPRESS INC | 1 | — |
| 87723228 | Apr 30, 2026 | ROY A SIMMONS | 2 | OOS |
| 87720905 | Apr 29, 2026 | DNR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1 | — |
| 87720900 | Apr 29, 2026 | LEADER ONE INC | 1 | — |
| 87720892 | Apr 29, 2026 | APPE'S SOD | 4 | OOS |
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