Roadside Inspection 88353123
Roadside inspection on Jul 7, 2026 in Ohio • Carrier: CARBON MOTORS LLC (USDOT 4512995) • Vehicle: DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
CVSA L2
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88353123
- Date:
- Jul 7, 2026
- State:
- Ohio
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 12
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SAINT CLAIRSVILLE OH
- Carrier (USDOT):
- CARBON MOTORS LLC (4512995)
- Vehicle:
- DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- V9D489 (KY)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRGL1EG290508
What this inspection means
Both the vehicle and the driver were placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Driver Fitness, with a combined severity weight of 48.
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?
vs this carrier's typical
12
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 5.05 violations per inspection across 66 prior records
vs Level 2 median in Ohio
12
Heavier than median (1)
Median of 13,378 Level 2 inspections in Ohio during 2026
vs typical at SAINT CLAIRSVILLE OH
12
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 89 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 2 median
12
11 more than the median (1)
Compared to 451,517 Level 2 inspections nationwide in 2026
OOS at this inspection
Yes
Cohort OOS rate: 28.7%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 2 inspections in 2026
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
12%
66 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
40
186 violations · 23 OOS
Prior 90 days
66
333 violations · 41 OOS · 5.05 per inspection
Prior 365 days
66
333 violations · 41 OOS · 5.05 per inspection
Honest opinion
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 393.201A-FRMC (Frame - cracked/loose/broken, severity weight 8). (393.201A-FRMC)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3C63RRGL1EG290508 | KY V9D489 | DODGE | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 4A9A15031PM260020 | KY V9D940 | UNPUBLISHE | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
12 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.40F-BNPB | Inadequate brakes | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.104F1-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | — | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 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 | — | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 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 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | — | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88389157 | Jul 12, 2026 | PA | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 88388675 | Jul 11, 2026 | SD | L2 | — | 0 | — |
| 88387623 | Jul 11, 2026 | SC | L3 | — | 5 | OOS |
| 88385370 | Jul 11, 2026 | PA | L3 | — | 2 | — |
| 88385454 | Jul 10, 2026 | MO | L1 | — | 4 | — |
| 88383545 | Jul 10, 2026 | CA | L2 | — | 3 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88018437 | Jun 2, 2026 | NC | L1 | 3C63RRGL1EG290508 | OOS |
| 88018437 | Jun 2, 2026 | NC | L1 | 4A9A15031PM260020 | OOS |
| 88017815 | Jun 2, 2026 | NC | L3 | 4A9A15031PM260020 | — |
| 88017815 | Jun 2, 2026 | NC | L3 | 3C63RRGL1EG290508 | — |
| 87588906 | Apr 14, 2026 | FL | L1 | 4A9A15031PM260020 | OOS |
| 87588906 | Apr 14, 2026 | FL | L1 | 3C63RRGL1EG290508 | OOS |
| 87327262 | Mar 17, 2026 | TN | L1 | 4A9A15031PM260020 | — |
| 87327262 | Mar 17, 2026 | TN | L1 | 3C63RRGL1EG290508 | — |
Related records
Carrier
CARBON MOTORS LLC
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Station
SAINT CLAIRSVILLE OH
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State
Inspections in Ohio
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Level
Level II — Walk-Around
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Vehicle
VIN 3C63RRGL1EG290508
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Plate
V9D489 (KY)
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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 (88353123) and date (Jul 7, 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/4512995/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/4512995/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 2 actually inspect? ▾
A Level II (Walk-Around) inspection covers the same items as a Level I but the inspector does not physically get under the vehicle. 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 for both the vehicle and the driver. 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 66 other inspections with a combined 333 violations and 41 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 5.05 violations per inspection across 66 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
12 violations were cited at this inspection. Each row in the Violations Cited table links to the specific FMCSR section: 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.201A-FRMC, 393.40F-BNPB, 393.48A-BIHE, 393.43D-B, 393.104F1-C, 393.9A-LIL, 383.23A2-LCDLN.
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/4512995/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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