CAMBRIDGE
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 56 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CAMBRIDGE 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 56 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 18, 2024.
A total of 32 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 16.1%, 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 39 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (7 citations). A total of 35 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
56 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
35 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 | 39 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 5 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 7 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.83(c) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by gasoline) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 12 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.62(e) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.62(c) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.7(a) | Unsafe operations - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ISD 911 | 941312 | MN | 19 |
| 2 | ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY INC | 939968 | MN | 7 |
| 3 | ARC IRRIGATION LLP | 1631482 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | CALIFORNIA OVERLAND LTD | 988429 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | RAMAPO COMMUNICATION CORP | 2342513 | NJ | 1 |
| 6 | EDDIE M'S LLC | 4004927 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | CENTRA SOTA COOPERATIVE | 1111903 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | HULS BROS TRUCKING INC | 2825526 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | SJ NETWORK SERVICES INC | 3800547 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | SOLDIER TRUCKING LLC | 1460059 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | EAST CENTRAL TOWING LLC | 2208469 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | ALLIANCE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INC | 869323 | WI | 1 |
| 13 | RFS GROUP INC | 2317388 | IL | 1 |
| 14 | BRAHAM PRECAST STEP CO | 1331139 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | SUNDERMAN CONCRETE LLC | 3929994 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | FAMILY PATHWAYS | 2058810 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 1 |
| 18 | TREE FELLERS TREE SERVICE LLC | 3557099 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | BERNICK'S PEPSI-COLA OF DRESSER INC | 451099 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | TRIO SUPPLY COMPANY | 332884 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
56 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)