AKELEY
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 25 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
AKELEY 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 25 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2024.
A total of 24 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 28.0%, meaning a significant portion 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 21 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (12 citations). A total of 28 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
25 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
28 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 | 21 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 3 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.15(i)(5) | Onboard recording device does not display required information | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAYGAR BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC | 3870996 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | NORTH COUNTRY TRANSPORT AND EXCAVATION LLC | 2629367 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | KEVIN P HENNEN | 715349 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | OTIS MINNESOTA SERVICES LLC | 20612 | NY | 1 |
| 5 | MANION TRUCKING INC | 46498 | WI | 1 |
| 6 | CHRISTOPHER WHITNEY ELLIS | 2457145 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | CHAD M SMITH | 695731 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | CUMBER CONSTRUCTION INC | 1094629 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | LOVELLY TIME LLC | 2782859 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | BYFUGLIEN TRUCKING INC | 159887 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | STEVEN COUDRON LLC | 995816 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | MITCH INSPIRED LOGISTICS LLC | 3678591 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | ACCELERATED SERVICES LLC | 873632 | CO | 1 |
| 14 | PINE PRODUCTS INC | 1074903 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | LUKE KLISCH LOGGING LLC | 3521825 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | J2 HAULING LLC | 1511049 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | PR BUILDING SUPPLY INC | 1108513 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | NORTH CENTRAL FEED PRODUCTS LLC | 1100031 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | HORAZUK TRUCKING LLC | 3364115 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | PARKSITE INC | 499934 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
25 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)