Roadside Inspection 85677734
Roadside inspection on Sep 2, 2025 in Tennessee • Carrier: TRI STAR TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 907272) • Vehicle: INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver OOS
CVSA L3
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85677734
- Date:
- Sep 2, 2025
- State:
- Tennessee
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- COVINGTON TN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TRI STAR TRANSPORT LLC (907272)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- S7589HY (TN)
- VIN:
- 3HSDZTZR1KN233431
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 3 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
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.82 violations per inspection across 250 prior records
vs Level 3 median in Tennessee
3
Heavier than median (0)
Median of 37,799 Level 3 inspections in Tennessee during 2025
vs typical at COVINGTON TN
3
Heavier than station median (0)
Median of 136 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 3 median
3
3 more than the median (0)
Compared to 1,066,282 Level 3 inspections nationwide in 2025
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 6.5%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 3 inspections in 2025
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
64%
108 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
9
4 violations · 1 OOS
Prior 90 days
23
18 violations · 4 OOS · 0.78 per inspection
Prior 365 days
108
81 violations · 15 OOS · 0.75 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3HSDZTZR1KN233431 | TN S7589HY | INTERNATIO | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1PMA24326E5011299 | TN 566252T | POLAR MFG. | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 10 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | — | Hours of Service | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86212356 | Oct 30, 2025 | TN | L2 | MEMPHIS TN | 0 | — |
| 86167237 | Oct 28, 2025 | AR | L3 | LONDON AR | 1 | — |
| 86149753 | Oct 24, 2025 | TN | L1 | MOHAWK TN | 1 | OOS |
| 86135203 | Oct 22, 2025 | TN | L1 | STANTON TN | 0 | — |
| 86038294 | Oct 10, 2025 | GA | L2 | DONALSONVILLE GA | 2 | — |
| 85987943 | Oct 6, 2025 | TN | L3 | BURNS TN | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87643696 | Apr 20, 2026 | TN | L1 | 3HSDZTZR1KN233431 | — |
| 86745342 | Jan 8, 2026 | MO | L2 | 1PMA24326E5011299 | — |
| 84793850 | May 27, 2025 | MO | L2 | 1PMA24326E5011299 | — |
| 84401025 | Apr 13, 2025 | TN | L3 | 1PMA24326E5011299 | — |
| 80287440 | Nov 30, 2023 | TN | L2 | 1PMA24326E5011299 | — |
| 79916083 | Oct 14, 2023 | AR | L1 | 3HSDZTZR1KN233431 | — |
Related records
Carrier
TRI STAR TRANSPORT LLC
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Station
COVINGTON TN
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State
Inspections in Tennessee
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level III — Driver Only
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3HSDZTZR1KN233431
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Plate
S7589HY (TN)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (85677734) and date (Sep 2, 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/907272/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/907272/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 3 actually inspect? ▾
A Level III (Driver-Only) inspection is limited to the driver: license, medical card, hours-of-service log, seat belt, and any driver credentials. 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 driver. 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 23 other inspections with a combined 18 violations and 4 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.82 violations per inspection across 250 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-SLLS4, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.8A1-HOSP.
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/907272/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at COVINGTON TN
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87744718 | Apr 30, 2026 | WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC | 0 | — |
| 87744695 | Apr 30, 2026 | WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC | 0 | — |
| 87744558 | Apr 30, 2026 | WHALEY'S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING INC | 0 | — |
| 87733824 | Apr 30, 2026 | TRU TRUCKING INC | 1 | — |
| 87706549 | Apr 27, 2026 | KNIGHT REFRIGERATED LLC | 1 | — |
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