BRAHAM
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 11 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BRAHAM 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 11 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2024.
A total of 6 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 9.1%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 10 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (6 citations). A total of 15 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
11 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
15 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 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 3 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
6 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRAHAM BUS COMPANY | 945462 | MN | 6 |
| 2 | BROADBAND TECHNICAL RESOURCES INC | 2589216 | TN | 1 |
| 3 | R & G WALDHALM CONTRACTORS INC | 780778 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC | 35207 | ND | 1 |
| 5 | MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT INC | 298147 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | TYLER'S TOWING | 3418001 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
11 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81163580 | Mar 20, 2024 | BRAHAM BUS COMPANY | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 80559565 | Jan 8, 2024 | BROADBAND TECHNICAL RESOURCES INC | Level 1 | 25 | OOS |
| 80459537 | Dec 21, 2023 | R & G WALDHALM CONTRACTORS INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80082591 | Nov 3, 2023 | BRAHAM BUS COMPANY | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80082590 | Nov 3, 2023 | BRAHAM BUS COMPANY | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80082592 | Nov 3, 2023 | BRAHAM BUS COMPANY | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80082576 | Nov 3, 2023 | BRAHAM BUS COMPANY | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80082577 | Nov 3, 2023 | BRAHAM BUS COMPANY | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79099179 | Jul 7, 2023 | TYLER'S TOWING | Level 3 | 4 | Violations |
| 79099164 | Jul 7, 2023 | MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 78759194 | May 30, 2023 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |