DOWNS
Roadside inspection site in Kansas • 24 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DOWNS is a roadside inspection location in Kansas where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 24 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 15, 2025.
A total of 23 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 12.5%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 5 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (4 citations). A total of 32 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
24 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
32 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J-D TRUCKING INC | 679277 | KS | 2 |
| 2 | AJ RANCH SERVICES LLC | 3880244 | KS | 1 |
| 3 | HUNT TRANSPORTATION INC | 72097 | NE | 1 |
| 4 | MICHAEL J RUPPERT | 2117159 | NE | 1 |
| 5 | WILLEY FARMS LLC | 2435618 | NE | 1 |
| 6 | WYNN TRUCK LINE LLC | 3410826 | KS | 1 |
| 7 | ROGER KIM GASTON | 1445160 | KS | 1 |
| 8 | RON GARSTEIG TRUCKING LLC | 2823253 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | UNITED AG SERVICE INC | 908329 | KS | 1 |
| 10 | KERRY BREON | 1191618 | KS | 1 |
| 11 | DM EXPRESS INC | 1749223 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | A & E LLC | 3386264 | KS | 1 |
| 13 | M A Z TRUCKING LLC | 3360813 | KS | 1 |
| 14 | METAL EXCHANGE CORPORATION | 151854 | MO | 1 |
| 15 | COUNTY LINE HARVESTING LLC | 684356 | KS | 1 |
| 16 | HERNANDEZ J LLC | 3706963 | KS | 1 |
| 17 | EUGENE RALL | 3446706 | NE | 1 |
| 18 | OWEN TRUCKING INC | 857781 | KS | 1 |
| 19 | J UNRUH TRUCKING INC | 589772 | KS | 1 |
| 20 | SWAG TRUCKING LLC | 3663399 | KS | 1 |
Recent Inspections
24 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)