BACKUS
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 5 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BACKUS 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 5 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 7, 2024.
A total of 5 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4.
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 4 citations, followed by Coupling device/towing methods defective (1 citations). A total of 4 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
5 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
4 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 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
5 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC | 273301 | OH | 1 |
| 2 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL | 607349 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | DAYS SEWER SERVICE LLC | 2116308 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | STEVENS DRILLING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 420556 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | NORTHERN STAR COOPERATIVE SERVICES | 1102275 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
5 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81060473 | Mar 7, 2024 | DAYS SEWER SERVICE LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 81060502 | Mar 7, 2024 | STEVENS DRILLING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80450568 | Dec 21, 2023 | NORTHERN STAR COOPERATIVE SERVICES | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 79784333 | Sep 27, 2023 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 78759217 | May 30, 2023 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL | Level 3 | 3 | Violations |