US 9
Roadside inspection site in Iowa • 33 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US 9 is a roadside inspection location in Iowa where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 33 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 23, 2026.
A total of 32 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.9. The out-of-service rate is 3.0%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 29 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (8 citations). A total of 19 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
33 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
19 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8F04 | 395.8F04 | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.24C1II | Driver failed to manually add location description | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | MO | 2 |
| 2 | HEARTLAND POWER COOPERATIVE | 472533 | IA | 1 |
| 3 | HUBERG TRUCKING SPECIAL INC | 65785 | IA | 1 |
| 4 | PATTEN ENTERPRISES LLC | 2401325 | IA | 1 |
| 5 | DIESEL TRANSPORTATION INC | 2782124 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | BEENKEN TRUCKING LLC | 1553858 | IA | 1 |
| 7 | NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTING INC | 1027208 | IA | 1 |
| 8 | MATTHEW ALLEN | 2549994 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | MASON BROS COMPANY INC | 366386 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | WICKS CONSTRUCTION INC | 804548 | IA | 1 |
| 11 | DONALD GRUIS | 641196 | IA | 1 |
| 12 | BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT INC | 391460 | WI | 1 |
| 13 | CSI ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC | 1677598 | TX | 1 |
| 14 | AMCON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY | 300388 | NE | 1 |
| 15 | L B TRANSPORT INC | 53754 | IA | 1 |
| 16 | SNOW TRUCKING LLC | 2939308 | GA | 1 |
| 17 | CA BAKER TRUCKING LLC | 2451503 | IA | 1 |
| 18 | REUTZEL EXCAVATING INC | 1205859 | IA | 1 |
| 19 | DEDICATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC | 514689 | IA | 1 |
| 20 | RAUSCH BROS TRUCKING OF IONIA LLC | 194677 | IA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
33 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)