ADAMS
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 24 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ADAMS is a roadside inspection location in Minnesota 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 Mar 14, 2024.
A total of 20 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 16.7%, 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 9 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (3 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
24 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 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 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 172.200(a) | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT | 1723799 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | DON HUMMER TRUCKING CORPORATION | 307512 | IA | 3 |
| 3 | WILLIAM D BOE | 209097 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | ATWOOD ELECTRIC INC | 447627 | IA | 1 |
| 5 | L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO | 371013 | IA | 1 |
| 6 | DOUBLE K EXPRESS LLC | 3041781 | IA | 1 |
| 7 | OSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC | 366793 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | ANDREW WISTE | 4032206 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | ROGER AND JAMIE JAX | 779845 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | JAMES RICHARDSON TRUCKING INC | 430485 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC | 165881 | IA | 1 |
| 12 | EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2823264 | IA | 1 |
| 13 | RVP INC | 740563 | IA | 1 |
| 14 | CUSTOMER FIRST ALWAYS INC | 4140069 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | MIDLAND GARAGE DOOR MFG CO LLC | 176751 | ND | 1 |
| 16 | HANSEN TRUCKING INC | 1463490 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | WINFIELD SOLUTIONS LLC | 1679697 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | NORSEMEN SPECIALIZED DIVISION INC | 1080048 | IA | 1 |
| 19 | NACK & ASSOCIATES INC | 2956177 | IA | 1 |
| 20 | GORDON BOGE | 927114 | IA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
24 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)