Roadside Inspection 89023728
Roadside inspection on Sep 15, 2026 in Ohio • Carrier: ALEM EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4020982) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89023728
- Date:
- Sep 15, 2026
- State:
- Ohio
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- VAN WERT OH
- Carrier (USDOT):
- ALEM EXPRESS LLC (4020982)
- Operating authority:
- MC1516637
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK VNL TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- 24230PZ (VA)
- VIN:
- 4V4NC9EH3JN895430
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 6.
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 396.3A1-HCM (HUBS - Bearing Cap, Plug Or Filler Plug Missing Or Broken., severity weight 2). (396.3A1-HCM)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4V4NC9EH3JN895430 | VA 24230PZ | VOLVO TRUCK | VNL | 2018 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 3H3V532K0TJ099531 | IN PF78580 | HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS | Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2026 | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1-HCM | HUBS - Bearing Cap, Plug Or Filler Plug Missing Or Broken. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89289131 | Oct 17, 2026 | MS | L3 | PIKE COUNTY MS | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87841877 | May 12, 2026 | MD | L2 | 4V4NC9EH3JN895430 | — |
| 87220254 | Mar 3, 2026 | WI | L1 | 4V4NC9EH3JN895430 | OOS |
| 87360604 | Jan 3, 2026 | NJ | L1 | 4V4NC9EH3JN895430 | — |
| 86079989 | Oct 16, 2025 | NC | L2 | 4V4NC9EH3JN895430 | — |
| 82620803 | Sep 9, 2024 | SC | L3 | 4V4NC9EH3JN895430 | — |
| 80825695 | Feb 10, 2024 | NC | L2 | 4V4NC9EH3JN895430 | — |
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Related records
Recent activity at VAN WERT OH
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89288096 | Oct 15, 2026 | PIQUA TRANSFER & STORAGE COMPANY | 0 | — |
| 89287935 | Oct 15, 2026 | DICK LAVY TRUCKING INC | 0 | — |
| 89287902 | Oct 15, 2026 | THE KAPLAN TRUCKING COMPANY | 3 | OOS |
| 89287839 | Oct 15, 2026 | DNT EXPRESS INC | 2 | OOS |
| 89287528 | Oct 15, 2026 | CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO | 0 | — |
| 89287191 | Oct 15, 2026 | DUTCH MAID LOGISTICS INC | 0 | — |