AURORA
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 7 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
AURORA 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 7 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 8, 2024.
A total of 7 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.1. The out-of-service rate is 28.6%, 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 6 citations, followed by BAC 0.04+ (2 citations). A total of 19 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
7 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
19 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 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
7 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 2 | POHAKI LUMBER AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES INC | 1073785 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | GARDNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND CONSULTING INC | 3475699 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | 65769 | IA | 1 |
| 5 | SCHEURING SPEED SPORTS | 1484535 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | MICHAEL MELLESMOEN | 1114362 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | JC KAUTZA LLC | 3610578 | WI | 1 |
Recent Inspections
7 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81060992 | Mar 8, 2024 | POHAKI LUMBER AND BUILDERS SUPPLIES INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80255142 | Nov 28, 2023 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79771952 | Sep 26, 2023 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 79707596 | Sep 20, 2023 | SCHEURING SPEED SPORTS | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79458613 | Aug 21, 2023 | GARDNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND CONSULTING INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 79458612 | Aug 21, 2023 | MICHAEL MELLESMOEN | Level 1 | 7 | OOS |
| 79185654 | Jul 19, 2023 | JC KAUTZA LLC | Level 1 | 19 | OOS |