Roadside Inspection 89293193
Roadside inspection on Oct 16, 2026 in Alabama • Carrier: M C PAULK TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3409797) • Vehicle: RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89293193
- Date:
- Oct 16, 2026
- State:
- Alabama
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 19
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- SPANISH FORT AL
- Carrier (USDOT):
- M C PAULK TRANSPORT LLC (3409797)
- Operating authority:
- MC1099125
- Vehicle:
- RAM 3500 TRUCK TRACTOR
- Ticket make:
- Dodge
- Plate:
- GDT557 (GA)
- VIN:
- 3C63RRKL1KG555401
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hours of Service and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 37.
Compared to the median Level 1 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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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 393.43D-B (Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly., severity weight 4). (393.43D-B)
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3C63RRKL1KG555401 | GA GDT557 |
RAM
Ticket: Dodge
|
3500 | 2019 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1T9TS503X6B540168 | GA TY23N15 |
TAKE 3 TRAILERS INC
Ticket: Unknown
|
— | 2006 | — |
Violations Cited
19 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 395.8A | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | 1 | Hours of Service | — |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 0 | Vehicle Maintenance | 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.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89128967 | Sep 29, 2026 | MS | L3 | CHICKASAW COUNTY MS | 0 | — |
| 89104724 | Sep 24, 2026 | FL | L2 | ORLANDO FL | 0 | — |
| 88735104 | Aug 19, 2026 | MS | L1 | — | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89128967 | Sep 29, 2026 | MS | L3 | 1T9TS503X6B540168 | — |
| 89128967 | Sep 29, 2026 | MS | L3 | 3C63RRKL1KG555401 | — |
| 88735104 | Aug 19, 2026 | MS | L1 | 1T9TS503X6B540168 | — |
| 88735104 | Aug 19, 2026 | MS | L1 | 3C63RRKL1KG555401 | — |
| 87885861 | May 17, 2026 | GA | L1 | 1T9TS503X6B540168 | OOS |
| 87885861 | May 17, 2026 | GA | L1 | 3C63RRKL1KG555401 | OOS |
| 87579650 | Apr 13, 2026 | LA | L1 | 1T9TS503X6B540168 | OOS |
| 87404294 | Mar 25, 2026 | GA | L3 | 1T9TS503X6B540168 | — |
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