Roadside Inspection 88257785
Roadside inspection on Jun 25, 2026 in Alabama • Carrier: MERIDA TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2425119) • Vehicle: PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88257785
- Date:
- Jun 25, 2026
- State:
- Alabama
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- TROY AL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERIDA TRANSPORT LLC (2425119)
- Vehicle:
- PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 1231453 (AL)
- VIN:
- 1XPBDP9X7PD850005
What this inspection means
3 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 3.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1XPBDP9X7PD850005 | AL 1231453 | PETERBILT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5V8VC5323LT007127 | AL A138157 | CIMC VEHIC | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | — | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88026896 | Jun 2, 2026 | TN | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 87720694 | Apr 29, 2026 | AL | L3 | HUNTSVILLE AL | 4 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86011020 | Oct 9, 2025 | AL | L2 | 5V8VC5323LT007127 | OOS |
| 84741488 | May 16, 2025 | MS | L3 | 5V8VC5323LT007127 | — |
| 82938078 | Oct 17, 2024 | AL | L3 | 5V8VC5323LT007127 | — |
| 81694708 | May 23, 2024 | AL | L2 | 5V8VC5323LT007127 | — |
| 80795862 | Jan 31, 2024 | AZ | L3 | 1XPBDP9X7PD850005 | — |
| 79295890 | Jul 31, 2023 | WA | L3 | 1XPBDP9X7PD850005 | — |
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Recent activity at TROY AL
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87733107 | Apr 30, 2026 | MICKIE STEWART'S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4 | OOS |
| 87723071 | Apr 30, 2026 | TRANSPORTED INC | 22 | OOS |
| 87722454 | Apr 30, 2026 | LARRY DOUGLAS POWELL JR | 4 | OOS |
| 87722426 | Apr 30, 2026 | BRANDON WILLIAMS | 0 | — |
| 87721686 | Apr 30, 2026 | STONE FARMS LLC | 2 | — |
| 87721654 | Apr 30, 2026 | DOWN SOUTH TRUCKING LLC | 1 | — |
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