Roadside Inspection 88834476
Roadside inspection on Aug 27, 2026 in Indiana • Carrier: ESSENTIAL CARGO INC (USDOT 3673795) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88834476
- Date:
- Aug 27, 2026
- State:
- Indiana
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 4
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- TERRE HAUTE IN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- ESSENTIAL CARGO INC (3673795)
- Operating authority:
- MC1274725
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 38751PF (NY)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 16.
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
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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 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure., severity weight 8). (393.75A3-TAOL)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | NY 38751PF | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2021 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS2538M7386017 | ME 5481994 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER | Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2021 | — |
Violations Cited
4 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.5B-HWSL | HUBS - Wheel Seal Leaking. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87788884 | May 5, 2026 | TX | L2 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | OOS |
| 86606352 | Dec 17, 2025 | TX | L2 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | OOS |
| 86323378 | Nov 12, 2025 | TX | L2 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | OOS |
| 85412234 | Aug 1, 2025 | TX | L2 | 1UYVS2538M7386017 | — |
| 83634895 | Jan 16, 2025 | AR | L3 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | — |
| 82601097 | Sep 1, 2024 | IN | L2 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | — |
| 82601097 | Sep 1, 2024 | IN | L2 | 1UYVS2538M7386017 | — |
| 82303693 | Jul 31, 2024 | TX | L2 | 1UYVS2538M7386017 | — |
Related records
Recent activity at TERRE HAUTE IN
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88965992 | Sep 10, 2026 | MERVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 6 | OOS |
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| 88965459 | Sep 10, 2026 | MOUTRIE TRUCKING LLC | 1 | — |
| 88965427 | Sep 10, 2026 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 1 | — |
| 88965378 | Sep 10, 2026 | EVEREST EXPRESS LLC | 0 | — |