Roadside Inspection 85797132
Roadside inspection on Sep 16, 2025 in Ohio • Carrier: MERINIZE TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4197176) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85797132
- Date:
- Sep 16, 2025
- State:
- Ohio
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 3
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- NORWALK OH
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERINIZE TRANSPORT LLC (4197176)
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- RC44288 (MI)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 10.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
3 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | MI RC44288 | VOLVO | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS25319M722101 | MI F173815 | UTILITY TR | — | — | — |
| 4 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS25319M722101 | MI F173815 | UTILITY TR | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 10 | Hours of Service | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85441785 | Aug 5, 2025 | MI | L2 | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | — |
| 85441785 | Aug 5, 2025 | MI | L2 | 1UYVS25319M722101 | — |
| 84668858 | May 12, 2025 | IL | L3 | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | — |
| 84603800 | May 6, 2025 | IL | L3 | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | — |
| 84106041 | Mar 12, 2025 | MI | L3 | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | — |
| 83164390 | Nov 14, 2024 | MO | L3 | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | — |
| 83027762 | Oct 28, 2024 | MI | L3 | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | — |
| 82626496 | Sep 9, 2024 | TN | L1 | 4V4NC9EJ7JN898429 | — |
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Recent activity at NORWALK OH
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87734747 | Apr 29, 2026 | PLOGER TRANSPORTATION LLC | 0 | — |
| 87734406 | Apr 29, 2026 | KD CARRIER LLC | 0 | — |
| 87734211 | Apr 29, 2026 | BRAD PEASLEY TRUCKING LLC | 0 | — |
| 87731733 | Apr 29, 2026 | NEW PRIME INC | 0 | — |
| 87603324 | Apr 15, 2026 | HOUSING SPECIALIST INC | 5 | OOS |
| 87602601 | Apr 15, 2026 | 2421157 ONTARIO INC | 1 | — |
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