BRAINERD
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 232 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BRAINERD 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 232 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2024.
A total of 194 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 25.9%, 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 93 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (51 citations). A total of 78 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
232 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
78 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 93 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 3 | 5.9% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 6 | 13.3% |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| 6 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 8 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 12 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 15 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 18 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 23 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 32 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 34 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.102(a) | Cargo securement - tiedowns insufficient | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 40 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | Unknown | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 6 |
| 2 | CROW WING TRUCKING LLC | 1981078 | MN | 4 |
| 3 | WW THOMPSON CONCRETE PRODUCTS | 1059938 | MN | 3 |
| 4 | SPEE DEE DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 247570 | MN | 2 |
| 5 | EXPERT INSULATION OF MINNESOTA LLC | 3304229 | MN | 2 |
| 6 | NORTH STAR WELL SERVICE LLC | 2565734 | MN | 2 |
| 7 | L&L LOGISTIC CORP | 2260321 | MN | 2 |
| 8 | QUALITY FORKLIFT SALES & SERVICE INC | 575734 | MN | 2 |
| 9 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL | 607349 | MN | 2 |
| 10 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | WI | 2 |
| 11 | FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC | 282018 | VA | 2 |
| 12 | FIRST TRANSPORT LLC | 113939 | WI | 2 |
| 13 | ALL STATE TRAFFIC CONTROL INC | 2842522 | MN | 2 |
| 14 | D&N TOOLS LLC | 2300083 | MN | 2 |
| 15 | GARRISON DISPOSAL CO INC | 1075567 | MN | 2 |
| 16 | ANDERSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF BRAINERD LLC | 233773 | MN | 2 |
| 17 | SHAWN FLETCHER TRUCKING INC | 742631 | MN | 2 |
| 18 | MAGNUM LTL INC | 404961 | ND | 2 |
| 19 | CENTRA SOTA COOPERATIVE | 1111903 | MN | 2 |
| 20 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 2 |
Recent Inspections
232 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)