CARLTON
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 551 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CARLTON 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 551 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 29, 2024.
A total of 437 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 17.1%, 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 325 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (63 citations). A total of 85 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
551 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
85 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 | 325 | 5 | 1.5% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 5 | 7.9% |
| 3 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 35 | 8 | 22.9% |
| 4 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 17 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 3 | 20.0% |
| 10 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 14 | 8 | 57.1% |
| 11 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 16 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 17 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 19 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 32 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 34 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 38 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 39 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 48 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 12 |
| 2 | UPPER LAKES FOODS INC | 243005 | MN | 8 |
| 3 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MINNESOTA INC | 308623 | WI | 5 |
| 4 | KIVI BROS TRUCKING INC | 593718 | MN | 5 |
| 5 | GROUNDWORKS MINNESOTA LLC | 3363074 | MN | 4 |
| 6 | PRECISION HARDSCAPES INC | 3001538 | MN | 4 |
| 7 | TIMBERLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 699924 | MN | 4 |
| 8 | LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES OF OHIO LLC | 1029241 | OH | 3 |
| 9 | PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO | 116433 | MN | 3 |
| 10 | UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC | 1162977 | MI | 3 |
| 11 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 3 |
| 12 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 13 | LEAF HOME | 3746706 | OH | 3 |
| 14 | L & L GRANITE COUNTERTOPS LLC | 4087664 | MN | 3 |
| 15 | WATSON RECYCLING LLC | 1121085 | MN | 3 |
| 16 | H&P EXPRESS INC | 1103873 | MN | 3 |
| 17 | FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC | 282018 | VA | 3 |
| 18 | BERNICK'S PEPSI-COLA COMPANY OF DULUTH INC | 640995 | MN | 3 |
| 19 | RAVEILL TRUCKING INC | 1024807 | MN | 3 |
| 20 | LAKES GAS CO | 319570 | MN | 3 |
Recent Inspections
551 inspections at this site (page 1 of 23)