Roadside Inspection 88111859
Roadside inspection on Jun 11, 2026 in Missouri • Carrier: LJA HOTSHOT TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4247361) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88111859
- Date:
- Jun 11, 2026
- State:
- Missouri
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 9
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- STRAFFORD MO
- Carrier (USDOT):
- LJA HOTSHOT TRANSPORT LLC (4247361)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 2500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- 76FPUJ (FL)
- VIN:
- 3C6UR4DL7KG631904
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Driver Fitness, with a combined severity weight of 29.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
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 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed., severity weight 5). (395.8A1-HOSP)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C6UR4DL7KG631904 | FL 76FPUJ |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
2500 | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 7WL3H4025ST000148 | TN 664901T |
TRAIL MAXX
Ticket: Unknown
|
Trail Maxx | 2025 | — |
Violations Cited
9 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed. | 5 | Hours of Service | OOS |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and record. | 4 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88299382 | Jul 1, 2026 | MI | L2 | — | 3 | OOS |
| 88170086 | Jun 16, 2026 | AL | L1 | — | 4 | OOS |
| 88168931 | Jun 16, 2026 | PA | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 88159686 | Jun 16, 2026 | OK | L1 | — | 9 | OOS |
| 88105899 | Jun 9, 2026 | FL | L3 | — | 3 | OOS |
| 87997119 | May 28, 2026 | TN | L1 | — | 8 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87484153 | Apr 2, 2026 | AR | L1 | 3C6UR4DL7KG631904 | OOS |
| 87484153 | Apr 2, 2026 | AR | L1 | 7WL3H4025ST000148 | OOS |
| 87134165 | Feb 24, 2026 | AL | L2 | 3C6UR4DL7KG631904 | OOS |
| 87134165 | Feb 24, 2026 | AL | L2 | 7WL3H4025ST000148 | OOS |
| 86244784 | Nov 4, 2025 | IL | L1 | 7WL3H4025ST000148 | OOS |
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Recent activity at STRAFFORD MO
Other carriers inspected here recently.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 87618880 | Apr 19, 2026 | BRAVO TRANS LLC | 2 | — |
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