Roadside Inspection 89156287
Roadside inspection on Oct 1, 2026 in Alabama • Carrier: HICKS CONVENTION SERVICES & SPECIAL EVENTS INC (USDOT 511276) • Vehicle: RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89156287
- Date:
- Oct 1, 2026
- State:
- Alabama
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 8
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- OXFORD AL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- HICKS CONVENTION SERVICES & SPECIAL EVENTS INC (511276)
- Vehicle:
- RAM 5500 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Ticket make:
- Unknown
- Plate:
- H355750 (TN)
- VIN:
- 3C7WRNEL4RG346080
What this inspection means
The driver was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness, with a combined severity weight of 35.
Compared to the median Level 3 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a more severe than typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
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 | 3C7WRNEL4RG346080 | TN H355750 |
RAM
Ticket: Unknown
|
5500 | 2024 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 16V3F4822R6349586 | TN 675482T | BIG TEX | Big Tex | 2024 | — |
Violations Cited
8 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-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation. | 8 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely. | 5 | Unsafe Driving | — |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed. | 5 | Hours of Service | 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 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed. | — | General/Admin | — |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters "USDOT". | — | General/Admin | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84350742 | Apr 7, 2025 | MS | L3 | 16V3F4822R6349586 | OOS |
| 84350742 | Apr 7, 2025 | MS | L3 | 3C7WRNEL4RG346080 | OOS |
Carrier booking & risk tools
Check booking and risk signals for USDOT 511276 — tools open pre-filled.
Related records
Recent activity at OXFORD AL
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89156547 | Oct 1, 2026 | TODD HURST | 1 | — |
| 89144955 | Sep 30, 2026 | CLT CONTRACTING INC | 2 | — |
| 89134554 | Sep 30, 2026 | INFINITY FREIGHT SYSTEM INC | 9 | — |
| 89118911 | Sep 27, 2026 | BLACK CORAL BUSINESS GROUP | 2 | OOS |
| 89118790 | Sep 27, 2026 | ABSA LLC | 1 | OOS |
| 89118705 | Sep 27, 2026 | AUGUSTAR TRANSPORT LLC | 1 | OOS |