Roadside Inspection 86978749
Roadside inspection on Feb 4, 2026 in Iowa • Carrier: SM TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2545479) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 86978749
- Date:
- Feb 4, 2026
- State:
- Iowa
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SM TRANSPORT INC (2545479)
- Operating authority:
- MC886077
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- PAW2699 (MN)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDR4KSLM1033
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 8.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDR4KSLM1033 | MN PAW2699 | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS2537HU850289 | MN STC3977 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER | Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2017 | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8F05 | Driver failed to record truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. | — | Hours of Service | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87467861 | Mar 28, 2026 | TX | L1 | — | 1 | — |
| 87348566 | Mar 14, 2026 | MN | L3 | WASECA MN | 3 | OOS |
| 87261433 | Mar 11, 2026 | KY | L1 | EDDYVILLE | 2 | — |
| 87096910 | Feb 18, 2026 | AR | L3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | 0 | — |
| 87031492 | Feb 10, 2026 | IL | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 87006161 | Feb 7, 2026 | IA | L2 | — | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86649156 | Dec 23, 2025 | AR | L2 | 1UYVS2537HU850289 | — |
| 86649156 | Dec 23, 2025 | AR | L2 | 3AKJHHDR4KSLM1033 | — |
| 83795130 | Feb 3, 2025 | WI | L1 | 1UYVS2537HU850289 | OOS |
| 81922479 | Jun 19, 2024 | LA | L2 | 3AKJHHDR4KSLM1033 | — |
Related records
Recent activity at 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87726449 | Apr 29, 2026 | WILSON LOGISTICS INC | 1 | OOS |
| 87726448 | Apr 29, 2026 | ROANE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 3 | — |
| 87726447 | Apr 29, 2026 | WOOLF DISTRIBUTING CO INC | 6 | — |
| 87726446 | Apr 29, 2026 | JA LLC | 5 | — |
| 87726431 | Apr 29, 2026 | GUNTREN TRUCKING LLC | 1 | — |
| 87726418 | Apr 29, 2026 | HARRISON FISHERY INC | 2 | — |