MINDEN LA
Roadside inspection site in Louisiana • 812 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MINDEN LA is a roadside inspection location in Louisiana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 812 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 716 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 10.5%, 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 Emergency warning devices not displayed (Vehicle Maintenance) with 286 citations, followed by Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface (251 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
812 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 286 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 251 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 144 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 54 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 27 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 22 | 1 | 4.5% |
| 11 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 21 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 23 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JORDAN CARRIERS INC | 494832 | MS | 6 |
| 2 | F2F TRANSPORT LLC | 239699 | TN | 4 |
| 3 | G&G SERVICES UNLIMITED LLC | 2789972 | LA | 4 |
| 4 | TRI -STATE VACUUM AND RENTAL LLC | 2954767 | TX | 4 |
| 5 | MURPHY BROS TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 259642 | LA | 4 |
| 6 | PENN TRANSPORT LLC | 1812125 | LA | 4 |
| 7 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 4 |
| 8 | KTV TRUCKING LLC | 2012269 | TX | 3 |
| 9 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 3 |
| 10 | LEGACY CARRIERS LLC | 2395846 | TX | 3 |
| 11 | DH TRANSPORTATION INC | 2134984 | GA | 3 |
| 12 | HOLLINGSWORTH CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 202219 | LA | 3 |
| 13 | GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP | 913300 | OK | 3 |
| 14 | PRT INC | 1205009 | AR | 3 |
| 15 | JOHN MCGEE TRUCKING LLC | 488531 | LA | 3 |
| 16 | EOS INC | 2413373 | AR | 3 |
| 17 | MIDWEST LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LTD | 774374 | OH | 3 |
| 18 | AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | 92261 | AL | 3 |
| 19 | SKY VACUUM SERVICES LLC | 1909437 | LA | 2 |
| 20 | DART TRANSIT COMPANY | 75525 | MN | 2 |
Recent Inspections
812 inspections at this site (page 1 of 33)