BAXTER
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 79 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BAXTER 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 79 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 28, 2024.
A total of 74 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 17.7%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 30 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (17 citations). A total of 38 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
79 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
38 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 | 30 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 4 | 23.5% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 4 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXPERT INSULATION OF MINNESOTA LLC | 3304229 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | T R PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | 2962409 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | BROWN-WILBERT INC | 124428 | MN | 2 |
| 4 | KW TRANSIT INC | 164218 | WI | 2 |
| 5 | CENTRA SOTA COOPERATIVE | 1111903 | MN | 2 |
| 6 | ULTIMATE SOLUTIONS INC | 1804292 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | WOODIES HUNGRY BEAR MARKET LLC | 1850492 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC | 362702 | TX | 1 |
| 9 | MIKE E KEMP | 681839 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | PINE RIVER-BACKUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ISD 2174 | 941275 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC | 191413 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | 2063940 ONTARIO INC | 1359813 | ON | 1 |
| 13 | TAG TRANS INC | 2266661 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | ANDERSEN CORPORATION | 365728 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | W E NEAL SLATE COMPANY | 310769 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | LITTFIN LUMBER CO | 26879 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | BLUE WING SHIPPING LLC | 819873 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | NORTHSTAR METALWORKS INC | 3238551 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | DGO LLC | 2540977 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | FAAFAN EXPRESS LLC | 2535817 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
79 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)