APPLETON MN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 27 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
APPLETON MN 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 27 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 10, 2026.
A total of 21 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.9. The out-of-service rate is 33.3%, 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 19 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (4 citations). A total of 51 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
27 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
51 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 1 | 5.3% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.102B-C | Cargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY - ISD 2853 | 937252 | MN | 6 |
| 2 | JIM KROON | 788298 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | JOHN MILLER | 1539277 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | FORTUNE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 310706 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | LINSMEIER TRUCKING LLC | 770973 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | MASON BROS COMPANY INC | 366386 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | B&B EXPRESS LLC | 3511488 | SD | 1 |
| 8 | STRAIGHT UP FENCE LLC | 3028914 | SC | 1 |
| 9 | BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1038359 | IA | 1 |
| 10 | COUNTY LINE TRUCKING LLC | 3929636 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | INDEPENDENT FARMERS AGRICULTURAL SERVICES LLC | 1154868 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | DAN LEE TOSEL | 1312034 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | H & H TRUCKING LLC | 2377700 | SD | 1 |
| 14 | LM LOGISTICS LLC | 3652003 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | EPT TRUCKING LLC | 3214288 | IN | 1 |
| 16 | WESTMOR INDUSTRIES LLC | 976313 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | CHAMBERLAIN OIL CO INC | 130174 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC | 1203339 | CO | 1 |
| 19 | GENERAL TRANSPORT LLC | 4296582 | SD | 1 |
| 20 | CLEAN SITE LLC | 3106768 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
27 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)