Roadside Inspection 89040299
Roadside inspection on Sep 18, 2026 in Maryland • Carrier: GRIDIRON STEEL INC (USDOT 4001780) • Vehicle: FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89040299
- Date:
- Sep 18, 2026
- State:
- Maryland
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- PORT DEPOSIT MD
- Carrier (USDOT):
- GRIDIRON STEEL INC (4001780)
- Vehicle:
- FORD F-250 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- ZYD9215 (PA)
- VIN:
- 1FT7X2B62CEB89877
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 Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 17.
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 393.40F-BNPB (Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit, severity weight 4). (393.40F-BNPB)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FT7X2B62CEB89877 | PA ZYD9215 | FORD | F-250 | 2012 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 5RVCC2222KP080335 | PA XRB0261 | LAMAR TRAILERS | LAMAR TRAILERS | 2019 | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. | 5 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 393.40F-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.110B3-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet. | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance | 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 | 1 | Driver Fitness | 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.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88603415 | Aug 4, 2026 | PA | L2 | 5RVCC2222KP080335 | OOS |
| 83131315 | Nov 12, 2024 | MD | L1 | 5RVCC2222KP080335 | OOS |
| 82356128 | Aug 12, 2024 | MD | L1 | 5RVCC2222KP080335 | OOS |
| 82056377 | Jul 8, 2024 | MD | L2 | 5RVCC2222KP080335 | OOS |
Related records
Recent activity at PORT DEPOSIT MD
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89062288 | Sep 21, 2026 | HICKORY HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4 | OOS |
| 89062097 | Sep 21, 2026 | FLEETPRIDE INC | 1 | — |
| 89061842 | Sep 21, 2026 | MACADAM COMPANY LLC | 1 | — |
| 89043524 | Sep 18, 2026 | ALI'S TRANSPORT LLC | 8 | OOS |
| 89043054 | Sep 18, 2026 | NOVA CARRIERS INC | 3 | — |
| 89040297 | Sep 18, 2026 | EJD TRUCKING LLC | 5 | OOS |