Roadside Inspection 87907012
Roadside inspection on May 19, 2026 in Alabama • Carrier: MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC (USDOT 154712) • Vehicle: PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 87907012
- Date:
- May 19, 2026
- State:
- Alabama
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- HEFLIN AL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC (154712)
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3876231 (IN)
- VIN:
- 1XPBD49X5MD748809
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, 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
6
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.84 violations per inspection across 6,306 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Alabama
6
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 2,034 Level 1 inspections in Alabama during 2026
vs typical at HEFLIN AL
6
Heavier than station median (3)
Median of 2,332 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
6
5 more than the median (1)
Compared to 255,804 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2026
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 28.9%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2026
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
59%
1950 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
111
96 violations · 19 OOS
Prior 90 days
434
406 violations · 65 OOS · 0.94 per inspection
Prior 365 days
1950
1722 violations · 260 OOS · 0.88 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XPBD49X5MD748809 | IN 3876231 | PETERBILT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GRAP0629GT609451 | IN P968839 | GREAT DANE | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87914154 | May 20, 2026 | KY | L1 | — | 1 | — |
| 87914120 | May 20, 2026 | KY | L1 | — | 7 | OOS |
| 87911662 | May 20, 2026 | CA | L1 | — | 3 | — |
| 87916446 | May 19, 2026 | TX | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 87915228 | May 19, 2026 | IA | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 87914549 | May 19, 2026 | NC | L1 | — | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87530468 | Apr 8, 2026 | UT | L1 | 1GRAP0629GT609451 | — |
| 87407525 | Mar 23, 2026 | NM | L3 | 1XPBD49X5MD748809 | — |
| 84875556 | Jun 4, 2025 | IL | L3 | 1GRAP0629GT609451 | — |
| 83964341 | Feb 20, 2025 | GA | L3 | 1GRAP0629GT609451 | — |
| 81132019 | Mar 16, 2024 | MO | L3 | 1GRAP0629GT609451 | — |
| 80963523 | Feb 26, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1XPBD49X5MD748809 | — |
| 79823537 | Sep 25, 2023 | TX | L2 | 1XPBD49X5MD748809 | — |
Related records
Carrier
MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC
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Station
HEFLIN AL
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State
Inspections in Alabama
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 1XPBD49X5MD748809
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Plate
3876231 (IN)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (87907012) and date (May 19, 2026) 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/154712/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/154712/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. 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 vehicle. 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 434 other inspections with a combined 406 violations and 65 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.84 violations per inspection across 6306 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
6 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.22H3-ELDMF.
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/154712/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
Recent activity at HEFLIN AL
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87747000 | May 2, 2026 | KING BROS INC | 11 | — |
| 87746992 | May 2, 2026 | CNL TRANSPORT INC | 1 | — |
| 87746990 | May 2, 2026 | WY TRUCKING INC | 8 | — |
| 87746976 | May 2, 2026 | QUALITY LOGISTICS INC | 13 | — |
| 87746967 | May 2, 2026 | ELITE CARGO EXPRESS INC | 6 | — |
| 87746966 | May 2, 2026 | SAMEX INC | 1 | — |
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