BENSON
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 37 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BENSON 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 37 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 5, 2024.
A total of 34 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.4. The out-of-service rate is 32.4%, 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 43 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (7 citations). A total of 34 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
37 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
34 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 | 43 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 17 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.86(b)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOE RILEY CONSTRUCTION INC | 3807047 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | WEST CENTRAL SANITATION INC | 1086355 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | CHAMBERLAIN OIL CO INC | 130174 | MN | 2 |
| 4 | WILLMAR FABRICATION LLC | 3824045 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | MATTHEW JAMES HAATS | 1502085 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | TRANSYSTEMS LLC | 179858 | MT | 1 |
| 7 | MICHAEL LEE BORSTAD | 1150601 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | MINNESOTA AG POWER INCORPORATED | 1370996 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | HEDBERG TRUCKING LLC | 1631176 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | CHARLES J FANGMAN | 3313724 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | FIELDCREST FERTILIZER COMPANY | 75368 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | WIERTZEMA TRANSPORT LLC | 3233169 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | RIVERSIDE AUTOBODY | 2006162 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC | 70289 | MO | 1 |
| 15 | CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC | 82662 | WI | 1 |
| 16 | GREAT RIVER ENERGY | 212295 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | M & R TRANSPORT INC | 1243774 | IL | 1 |
| 18 | NITTI'S CONTRACTING AND TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 2181146 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | NORTHWEST RESPIRATORY SERVICES LLC | 827290 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | LOHSE TRANSFER INC | 294301 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
37 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)