Roadside Inspection 89280286
Roadside inspection on Oct 15, 2026 in South Carolina • Carrier: DOUGLAS MERRITT (USDOT 1417432) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89280286
- Date:
- Oct 15, 2026
- State:
- South Carolina
- Level:
- Level III — Driver Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 1
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- EASLEY SC
- Carrier (USDOT):
- DOUGLAS MERRITT (1417432)
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER FL80 STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- P918471 (SC)
- VIN:
- 1FVHBXCS34DM54409
What this inspection means
One violation was recorded; no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving, with a combined severity weight of 7.
Compared to the median Level 3 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
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FVHBXCS34DM54409 | SC P918471 | FREIGHTLINER | FL80 | 2004 | — |
Violations Cited
1 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Unsafe Driving | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84511287 | Apr 22, 2025 | SC | L1 | 1FVHBXCS34DM54409 | OOS |
| 80657597 | Jan 22, 2024 | SC | L2 | 1FVHBXCS34DM54409 | — |
| 79581475 | Sep 5, 2023 | SC | L3 | 1FVHBXCS34DM54409 | — |
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