Roadside Inspection 89409756
Roadside inspection on Oct 29, 2026 in Colorado • Carrier: STEPHEN MERKEL AUTO TRANSPORT & CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 1149263) • Vehicle: Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK
Vehicle OOS
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89409756
- Date:
- Oct 29, 2026
- State:
- Colorado
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 5
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- LOMA CO
- Carrier (USDOT):
- STEPHEN MERKEL AUTO TRANSPORT & CONSTRUCTION INC (1149263)
- Operating authority:
- MC478124
- Vehicle:
- Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK
- Plate:
- 56086A (NV)
- VIN:
- 1FVXBXYBXXLA31389
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1FVXBXYBXXLA31389 | NV 56086A | Freightliner | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1N9S432A3X1045135 | NV HU86005 | Unknown | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
5 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components. | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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Related records
Carrier
STEPHEN MERKEL AUTO TRANSPORT & CONSTRUCTION INC
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Safety
Carrier crash history
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Authority
MC478124
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Station
LOMA CO
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State
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Level
Level I — North American Standard
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Vehicle
VIN 1FVXBXYBXXLA31389
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Plate
56086A (NV)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
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