Roadside Inspection 85351079

Roadside inspection on Jul 28, 2025 in Michigan • Carrier: BM 5 EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4252114) • Vehicle: FORD TRUCK TRACTOR

Vehicle OOS Driver: OK CVSA L1
Units Inspected
2
Total Violations
3
OOS Violations
1
33% of violations
Inspection Level
Level 1

Inspection Details

Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.

Inspection #:
85351079
Date:
Jul 28, 2025
State:
Michigan
Type:
Units inspected:
2
Violations:
3
HazMat:
No
Inspection site:
I 75 NB 18 MM
Carrier (USDOT):
BM 5 EXPRESS LLC (4252114)
Vehicle:
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
Plate:
3872885 (IN)

What this inspection means

The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.

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
3
Cleaner than carrier average
Carrier averages 4.00 violations per inspection across 51 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Michigan
3
On par with median (3)
Median of 7,447 Level 1 inspections in Michigan during 2025

How this compares

National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.

Violations vs Level 1 median
3
2 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)
18%
51 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
51
204 violations · 23 OOS
Prior 90 days
51
204 violations · 23 OOS · 4.00 per inspection
Prior 365 days
51
204 violations · 23 OOS · 4.00 per inspection

Units Inspected

2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.

Seq Type VIN Plate Make Model Year OOS
1 TRUCK TRACTOR 1FT8W3DT9LEE57047 IN 3872885 FORD
2 SEMI-TRAILER 4S95F5323MS452345 ME 5545845 TRLR

Violations Cited

3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.

Code Description Severity Wt BASIC OOS
392.2-SLLSR Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued 8 Unsafe Driving
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) 5 Vehicle Maintenance
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured Unsafe Driving OOS

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
85862803 Sep 23, 2025 TN L3 DANDRIDGE TN 3 OOS
85852240 Sep 21, 2025 MS L1 1
85850701 Sep 20, 2025 IN L3 GARY IN 5 OOS
85785561 Sep 12, 2025 SC L3 LEXINGTON SC 3
85779001 Sep 11, 2025 IA L2 1
85762413 Sep 11, 2025 PA L3 2

Other inspections of these vehicles

History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.

Inspection Date State Level VIN OOS
87816154 May 9, 2026 NC L1 4S95F5323MS452345
87634350 Apr 20, 2026 ID L1 4S95F5323MS452345
87392062 Mar 24, 2026 UT L2 4S95F5323MS452345
87319793 Mar 11, 2026 MT L2 4S95F5323MS452345 OOS
87248938 Mar 10, 2026 SD L3 4S95F5323MS452345
87237563 Mar 6, 2026 MO L2 4S95F5323MS452345
86987365 Feb 6, 2026 TN L1 4S95F5323MS452345
86784698 Jan 12, 2026 SC L1 4S95F5323MS452345

Related records

How to use this inspection record

  1. Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (85351079) and date (Jul 28, 2025) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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/4252114/inspections/
  5. 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/4252114/

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 51 other inspections with a combined 204 violations and 23 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 4.00 violations per inspection across 51 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean?
3 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.9A2-C.
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/4252114/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.

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