APPLETON
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 14 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
APPLETON 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 14 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 1, 2024.
A total of 14 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 7.1%, 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 4 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (3 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
14 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 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
14 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORM-A-FEED INC | 128274 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | ELDEN JOHNSON | 918374 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | TESKE TRUCKING INC | 166132 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | MEYER TRUCKING LLC | 2912450 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | ASCHEMAN PROPANE INC | 744426 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL INC | 419125 | CO | 1 |
| 7 | KOMRO SALES AND SERVICE INC | 1378026 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | HEGGIES PIZZA LLC | 727366 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | ABSOLUTE TRUCKING LLC | 1606066 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY INC | 356811 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | PAUL LANSINK | 4125576 | IA | 1 |
| 12 | BACK FORTY FEED LLC | 2875730 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | CENTRAL EXPEDITED INC | 2502025 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | WINFIELD SOLUTIONS LLC | 1679697 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
14 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80744510 | Feb 1, 2024 | ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL INC | Level 2 | 5 | OOS |
| 80744511 | Feb 1, 2024 | ASCHEMAN PROPANE INC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 80426553 | Dec 19, 2023 | TESKE TRUCKING INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 80426537 | Dec 19, 2023 | HEGGIES PIZZA LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80426535 | Dec 19, 2023 | FORM-A-FEED INC | Level 3 | 3 | Violations |
| 80426527 | Dec 19, 2023 | WINFIELD SOLUTIONS LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80426534 | Dec 19, 2023 | ABSOLUTE TRUCKING LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80426536 | Dec 19, 2023 | MEYER TRUCKING LLC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 80146064 | Nov 10, 2023 | PAUL LANSINK | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 80146061 | Nov 10, 2023 | JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80146062 | Nov 10, 2023 | CENTRAL EXPEDITED INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80146177 | Nov 10, 2023 | ELDEN JOHNSON | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80146176 | Nov 10, 2023 | KOMRO SALES AND SERVICE INC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 80146060 | Nov 10, 2023 | BACK FORTY FEED LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |