Roadside Inspection 85198862
Roadside inspection on Jul 11, 2025 in Ohio • Carrier: AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4329325) • Vehicle: RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85198862
- Date:
- Jul 11, 2025
- State:
- Ohio
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 7
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- VAN WERT OH
- Carrier (USDOT):
- AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC (4329325)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- PNQ4093 (OH)
- VIN:
- 3C7WRSCL3NG416762
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 36.
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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Carrier trend at this moment
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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 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL., severity weight 8). (383.23A2-LCDLN)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3C7WRSCL3NG416762 | OH PNQ4093 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2022 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFW5033KL009813 | ME 5472974 | KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC | — | 2019 | — |
Violations Cited
7 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. | 8 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 390.21TC-MC | Improper size/location/color of required cmv marking(s) | — | General/Admin | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85725560 | Sep 8, 2025 | PA | L2 | ON UNNAMED STREET 162 FEET EAS | 7 | OOS |
| 85672751 | Sep 2, 2025 | MI | L2 | US-12 | 4 | — |
| 85665042 | Aug 31, 2025 | WI | L3 | MCFARLAND WI | 0 | — |
| 85607085 | Aug 26, 2025 | IL | L3 | I-90 | 1 | — |
| 85591514 | Aug 25, 2025 | UT | L1 | TREMONTON UT | 8 | OOS |
| 85505582 | Aug 12, 2025 | IA | L2 | SB HWY 60 | 6 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86004980 | Oct 7, 2025 | NM | L2 | 5VGFW5033KL009813 | — |
| 85361365 | Jul 29, 2025 | IA | L2 | 5VGFW5033KL009813 | OOS |
| 84954763 | Jun 12, 2025 | PA | L1 | 3C7WRSCL3NG416762 | — |
| 82130196 | Jul 15, 2024 | IA | L2 | 5VGFW5033KL009813 | — |
| 82130196 | Jul 15, 2024 | IA | L2 | 5VGFW5033KL009813 | — |
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Recent activity at VAN WERT OH
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87747649 | May 1, 2026 | B&B LOGISTICS LLC | 2 | — |
| 87746282 | May 1, 2026 | PK LOGISTIX LLC | 6 | OOS |
| 87742894 | Apr 30, 2026 | JORDAN CARRIERS INC | 1 | — |
| 87718526 | Apr 28, 2026 | SERCOMBE TRUCKING INC | 1 | — |
| 87717931 | Apr 28, 2026 | J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC | 0 | — |
| 87717806 | Apr 28, 2026 | SAM CITY EXPRESS INC | 1 | — |
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