Roadside Inspection 89359417
Roadside inspection on Oct 26, 2026 in Kentucky • Carrier: SOUTHERN STEEL RECYCLING INC (USDOT 2578797) • Vehicle: STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89359417
- Date:
- Oct 26, 2026
- State:
- Kentucky
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- HAZARD KY
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SOUTHERN STEEL RECYCLING INC (2578797)
- Vehicle:
- STERLING TRUCK L9500 series STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- A77291 (KY)
- VIN:
- 2FZHAZCV95AU19085
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 11.
Compared to the median Level 1 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 | 2FZHAZCV95AU19085 | KY A77291 | STERLING TRUCK | L9500 series | 2005 | — |
Violations Cited
2 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 | — |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83353905 | Dec 9, 2024 | KY | L3 | 2FZHAZCV95AU19085 | — |
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