Roadside Inspection 87866997
Roadside inspection on May 15, 2026 in Kentucky • Carrier: KENNETH ELLIS INC (USDOT 4155895) • Vehicle: INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 87866997
- Date:
- May 15, 2026
- State:
- Kentucky
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MIDDLESBORO
- Carrier (USDOT):
- KENNETH ELLIS INC (4155895)
- Vehicle:
- INTERNATIONAL 4700 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- E2M298 (KY)
- VIN:
- 1HTSCABM3TH359406
What this inspection means
3 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 19.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1HTSCABM3TH359406 | KY E2M298 | INTERNATIONAL | 4700 | 1996 | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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