Roadside Inspection 88352394
Roadside inspection on Jul 7, 2026 in Maryland • Carrier: TJ AUTO TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4179844) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88352394
- Date:
- Jul 7, 2026
- State:
- Maryland
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 16
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- BALTIMORE MD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- TJ AUTO TRANSPORT LLC (4179844)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- 3ES3914 (MD)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRGL4LG232776
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Hours of Service, with a combined severity weight of 74.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
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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 | 3C63RRGL4LG232776 | MD 3ES3914 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2020 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5VGFW5035HL003939 | ME C456024 | KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC | — | 2017 | — |
Violations Cited
16 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area. | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 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 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 7 | Hours of Service | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.40F-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-BHHC | Hydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-BHHC | Hydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.47A-BCLMHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47A-BRC | Brake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.47D2-BRMMCHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation. | 3 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 396.5-HL | HUBS - Leaking HUB. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88199175 | Jun 20, 2026 | PA | L1 | 3C63RRGL4LG232776 | OOS |
| 88199175 | Jun 20, 2026 | PA | L1 | 5VGFW5035HL003939 | OOS |
| 86689178 | Dec 30, 2025 | MD | L2 | 3C63RRGL4LG232776 | OOS |
| 86689178 | Dec 30, 2025 | MD | L2 | 5VGFW5035HL003939 | OOS |
| 84662017 | May 12, 2025 | OH | L2 | 5VGFW5035HL003939 | — |
| 82824045 | Oct 2, 2024 | MD | L2 | 3C63RRGL4LG232776 | OOS |
| 82824045 | Oct 2, 2024 | MD | L2 | 5VGFW5035HL003939 | OOS |
| 82778742 | Sep 27, 2024 | OH | L3 | 5VGFW5035HL003939 | — |
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