Roadside Inspection 89469669
Roadside inspection on Nov 5, 2026 in Tennessee • Carrier: SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (USDOT 29124) • Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 89469669
- Date:
- Nov 5, 2026
- State:
- Tennessee
- Level:
- Level II — Walk-Around
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 3
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- Yes
- Inspection site:
- KNOXVILLE TN
- Carrier (USDOT):
- SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (29124)
- Operating authority:
- MC87511
- Vehicle:
- FREIGHTLINER Cascadia TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- P293275 (LA)
- VIN:
- 3AKBHSDV6SSWG9807
What this inspection means
The vehicle was placed out of service at this inspection.
Cited issues fall mainly under Hazardous Materials and Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 7.
Compared to the median Level 2 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 392.9A2-C (Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured., severity weight 1). (392.9A2-C)
Units Inspected
3 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKBHSDV6SSWG9807 | LA P293275 | FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2025 | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV281D5RL515062 | LA J154640 | WABASH VANS | Dry Van Duraplate | 2024 | — |
| 3 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1JJV281D6SL560596 | LA J274886 | WABASH VANS | Dry Van Duraplate | 2025 | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172.201A1-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM. | 3 | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 172.201A3-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping description on shipping paper contains unauthorized abbreviations or codes. | 3 | Hazardous Materials | — |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89470174 | Nov 7, 2026 | CA | L1 | MT. PASS IF | 0 | — |
| 89470051 | Nov 6, 2026 | CA | L1 | MT. PASS IF | 1 | OOS |
| 89464439 | Nov 6, 2026 | CA | L1 | GILROY IF | 1 | — |
| 89463090 | Nov 6, 2026 | IA | L2 | IA | 1 | — |
| 89462605 | Nov 6, 2026 | AL | L2 | CARBON HILL AL | 0 | — |
| 89454508 | Nov 5, 2026 | WV | L2 | MARTINSBURG WV | 1 | OOS |
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Related records
Recent activity at KNOXVILLE TN
Other carriers inspected here recently.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89470039 | Nov 6, 2026 | LADA TRANS INC | 1 | — |
| 89469696 | Nov 6, 2026 | PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | 1 | — |
| 89469660 | Nov 6, 2026 | PEEK TRANSPORT LLC | 2 | OOS |
| 89469488 | Nov 6, 2026 | HARLEQUIN TRANSPORT LLC | 0 | — |
| 89469888 | Nov 5, 2026 | SAM I AM TRANSPORTATION LLC | 5 | — |
| 89469760 | Nov 5, 2026 | HEAVENLY BOUND EXPRESS SERVICES LLC | 3 | OOS |