Roadside Inspection 85540596
Roadside inspection on Aug 18, 2025 in Maryland • Carrier: JESSE MERRILL (USDOT 3778022) • Vehicle: PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85540596
- Date:
- Aug 18, 2025
- State:
- Maryland
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- FLINTSTONE MD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- JESSE MERRILL (3778022)
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 0352F2 (MD)
- VIN:
- 1XPWDB9X19D783716
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 2 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a slightly above typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XPWDB9X19D783716 | MD 0352F2 | PETERBILT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4T9FC39B4G1110411 | ME 5042040 | TRAILSTAR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87615508 | Apr 17, 2026 | MD | L1 | 4T9FC39B4G1110411 | OOS |
| 81812236 | Jun 4, 2024 | WV | L2 | 1XPWDB9X19D783716 | — |
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Recent activity at FLINTSTONE MD
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87719585 | Apr 29, 2026 | KEN'S TOWING & SERVICES LLC | 1 | — |
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| 87520555 | Apr 7, 2026 | MILK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 0 | — |
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