CHAMPLIN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 22 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CHAMPLIN 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 22 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 9, 2024.
A total of 22 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.8. The out-of-service rate is 18.2%, 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 37 citations, followed by 391.41(a)(1) (8 citations). A total of 20 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
22 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
20 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 | 37 | 6 | 16.2% |
| 2 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.70(d)(8) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL STATE TRAFFIC CONTROL INC | 2842522 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | JC HALLET CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3416966 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | ULTIMINIO MARTINEZ | 2087463 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | FEHN COMPANIES INC | 1119174 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | EDDIE M'S LLC | 4004927 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | JUSTIN ROBERT DAHL | 1788022 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | ANDERSON CARGO SERVICES LLC | 2227181 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | AMELL INDUSTRIES INC | 1700002 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | JEREMY BENJAMIN HAGEN | 1088500 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | GREAT GOATS LANDSCAPING | 1127623 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | MEDINA ELECTRIC INC | 1089284 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | THOMAS BENNETT | 1763776 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | TWIN CITIES HARVEST FESTIVAL MAZE INC | 2448588 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | POHLARBEAR EXPRESS INC | 2465763 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | Y R SHARP INC | 1078228 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | SABRE PLUMBING HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC | 1119037 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | VAN METER INC | 679136 | IA | 1 |
| 18 | EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO | 1096699 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | FAIRFAX ASPHALT INC | 1064803 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | FIRST STUDENT INC | 354406 | OH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
22 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)