Roadside Inspection 89264433
Roadside inspection on Oct 13, 2026 in Tennessee • Carrier: EMPIRE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 253615) • Vehicle: VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89264433
- Date:
- Oct 13, 2026
- State:
- Tennessee
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- STANTON TN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- EMPIRE EXPRESS INC (253615)
- Operating authority:
- MC179963
- Vehicle:
- VOLVO TRUCK VNL (4) STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- R0409HY (TN)
- VIN:
- 4V4BC9EH2VN720370
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 2.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2026, this is a typical result.
Severity context
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Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4V4BC9EH2VN720370 | TN R0409HY | VOLVO TRUCK | VNL (4) | 2027 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1TTF482C0P3362301 | TN 290284T | TRANSCRAFT/WABASH | Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | 2023 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89279227 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA | L2 | TOMS BROOK VA | 0 | — |
| 89268776 | Oct 14, 2026 | TN | L3 | MURFREESBORO TN | 0 | — |
| 89270155 | Oct 13, 2026 | TX | L2 | TX | 0 | — |
| 89248915 | Oct 12, 2026 | AR | L3 | JOINER AR | 2 | — |
| 89263927 | Oct 11, 2026 | TX | L2 | TX | 0 | — |
| 89234244 | Oct 10, 2026 | TN | L3 | ARLINGTON TN | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85738242 | Sep 8, 2025 | TX | L2 | 1TTF482C0P3362301 | — |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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