Roadside Inspection 88059057
Roadside inspection on Jun 4, 2026 in Maryland • Carrier: MERC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3857004) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88059057
- Date:
- Jun 4, 2026
- State:
- Maryland
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 6
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- DUNDALK MD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERC AUTO TRANSPORT LLC (3857004)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- 9FL6251 (MD)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRGL8LG291619
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 25.
Compared to the median Level 2 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?
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
An out-of-service order is one of the most consequential outcomes a roadside inspection can produce — the most heavily-weighted OOS citation here was 393.207A-STCB (Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing., severity weight 7). (393.207A-STCB)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C63RRGL8LG291619 | MD 9FL6251 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2020 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1T9AS4834GB540206 | MD 484174X | TAKE 3 TRAILERS INC | Take 3 Trailers Inc | 2016 | — |
Violations Cited
6 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.128B-CLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans. | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing. | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 392.2-SLLIP | State/Local Laws - Improper passing. | 5 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2SAFCH-ATTCH | Coupling - Semi-Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5B-HWSL | HUBS - Wheel Seal Leaking. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87391700 | Mar 19, 2026 | MD | L2 | 1T9AS4834GB540206 | OOS |
| 87391700 | Mar 19, 2026 | MD | L2 | 3C63RRGL8LG291619 | OOS |
| 85162879 | Jun 26, 2025 | MD | L1 | 3C63RRGL8LG291619 | OOS |
| 84418941 | Apr 15, 2025 | PA | L1 | 3C63RRGL8LG291619 | OOS |
| 79753179 | Sep 25, 2023 | VA | L3 | 3C63RRGL8LG291619 | — |
| 78642719 | May 16, 2023 | RI | L1 | 3C63RRGL8LG291619 | — |
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