CHATFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 14 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CHATFIELD 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 14 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 17, 2024.
A total of 12 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.9. The out-of-service rate is 14.3%, 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 26 citations, followed by Inoperative/defective brakes (4 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
14 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 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 | 26 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 2 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
12 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BERNARD COACH INC | 881548 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | MATT HENNINGS TRUCKING INC | 2171602 | IA | 1 |
| 3 | APEX FENCE LLC | 3265526 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | KINGSLEY MERCANTILE INC | 3237826 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | HER TRUCKING LLC | 2975479 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | RUSKELL OUTDOOR SERVICES INC | 1617129 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | SILVER EAGLE TRUCKING INC | 647643 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | R8 TRANSPORT INC | 1755741 | IL | 1 |
| 9 | FLEET TRANSPORTATION LLC | 127529 | WI | 1 |
| 10 | BEER FARMS LLC | 1752183 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | COMPASS GROUP USA INC | 132504 | NC | 1 |
| 12 | KLEPPE FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 843268 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
14 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81376637 | Apr 17, 2024 | BERNARD COACH INC | Level 5 | 0 | Clean |
| 81376635 | Apr 17, 2024 | BERNARD COACH INC | Level 5 | 0 | Clean |
| 81376636 | Apr 17, 2024 | BERNARD COACH INC | Level 5 | 0 | Clean |
| 81060794 | Mar 6, 2024 | R8 TRANSPORT INC | Level 3 | 10 | Violations |
| 81060724 | Mar 5, 2024 | MATT HENNINGS TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 8 | Violations |
| 81060893 | Mar 4, 2024 | COMPASS GROUP USA INC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 80838986 | Feb 13, 2024 | KLEPPE FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | Level 3 | 3 | Violations |
| 80780138 | Feb 6, 2024 | HER TRUCKING LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80216755 | Nov 21, 2023 | KINGSLEY MERCANTILE INC | Level 2 | 5 | OOS |
| 79995341 | Oct 23, 2023 | RUSKELL OUTDOOR SERVICES INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79099182 | Jul 5, 2023 | BEER FARMS LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78948267 | Jun 16, 2023 | APEX FENCE LLC | Level 1 | 8 | OOS |
| 78880859 | Jun 9, 2023 | SILVER EAGLE TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78880643 | Jun 9, 2023 | FLEET TRANSPORTATION LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |