Roadside Inspection 88436127
Roadside inspection on Jul 16, 2026 in Florida • Carrier: AUTO CARRIER USA LLC (USDOT 4472062) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88436127
- Date:
- Jul 16, 2026
- State:
- Florida
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 10
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- LAKE CITY FL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- AUTO CARRIER USA LLC (4472062)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- DT18RR (FL)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRGLXSG503225
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance and Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 45.
Compared to the median Level 2 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 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL., severity weight 8). (383.23A2-LCDLN)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3C63RRGLXSG503225 | FL DT18RR |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2025 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5NGFW5320EL004964 | FL SIDR53 | Kaufman | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
10 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. | 8 | Driver Fitness | OOS |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length). | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.65B-F | Fuel - Improper location of fuel system. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88407166 | Jul 14, 2026 | AL | L3 | — | 5 | OOS |
| 88321734 | Jul 3, 2026 | FL | L3 | — | 1 | OOS |
| 88312410 | Jul 1, 2026 | FL | L2 | — | 7 | OOS |
| 88300887 | Jun 30, 2026 | TN | L1 | — | 0 | — |
| 88300090 | Jun 30, 2026 | FL | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 88267802 | Jun 26, 2026 | GA | L3 | — | 3 | OOS |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88300887 | Jun 30, 2026 | TN | L1 | 5NGFW5320EL004964 | — |
| 88300887 | Jun 30, 2026 | TN | L1 | 3C63RRGLXSG503225 | — |
| 87293691 | Mar 14, 2026 | FL | L1 | 5NGFW5320EL004964 | OOS |
| 87293691 | Mar 14, 2026 | FL | L1 | 3C63RRGLXSG503225 | OOS |
| 86308259 | Nov 12, 2025 | TN | L3 | 5NGFW5320EL004964 | — |
| 86308259 | Nov 12, 2025 | TN | L3 | 3C63RRGLXSG503225 | — |
| 85215688 | Jul 11, 2025 | FL | L1 | 3C63RRGLXSG503225 | — |
| 85215688 | Jul 11, 2025 | FL | L1 | 5NGFW5320EL004964 | — |
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Recent activity at LAKE CITY FL
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87744470 | Apr 30, 2026 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 0 | — |
| 87744397 | Apr 30, 2026 | DELTA TANK LINES LLC | 0 | — |
| 87744281 | Apr 30, 2026 | SUTHERLAND TRUCKING LLC | 1 | — |
| 87741594 | Apr 30, 2026 | A1 DIRECT FREIGHT LLC | 0 | — |
| 87734315 | Apr 29, 2026 | KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC | 5 | OOS |
| 87734232 | Apr 29, 2026 | COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY | 0 | — |
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