Roadside Inspection 88965198
Roadside inspection on Sep 11, 2026 in Kentucky • Carrier: MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT 154712) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 88965198
- Date:
- Sep 11, 2026
- State:
- Kentucky
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MOREHEAD KY
- Carrier (USDOT):
- MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (154712)
- Operating authority:
- FF12031
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK VNL TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 3959708 (IN)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9EH6JN999362
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 8.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
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How this compares
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9EH6JN999362 | IN 3959708 | VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2018 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1GRDM9627KH135165 | OK DP5685 | GREAT DANE TRAILERS | Great Dane Trailers | 1989 | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88968969 | Sep 11, 2026 | KY | L2 | LONDON KY | 2 | OOS |
| 88966618 | Sep 11, 2026 | NC | L3 | BESSEMER CITY NC | 0 | — |
| 88963572 | Sep 10, 2026 | NE | L3 | PALMYRA NE | 3 | — |
| 88961493 | Sep 10, 2026 | WY | L2 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE | 1 | OOS |
| 88960841 | Sep 10, 2026 | NV | L2 | NV | 1 | — |
| 88960709 | Sep 10, 2026 | MI | L3 | I-94EB@WATER ST | 1 | — |