COLD SPRING
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 62 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COLD SPRING 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 62 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 4, 2024.
A total of 58 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.2. The out-of-service rate is 12.9%, 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 66 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (10 citations). A total of 36 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
62 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
36 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 | 66 | 2 | 3.0% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 3 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KRAEMER TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC | 1090963 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | AY TRUCKING LLC | 3706627 | IA | 2 |
| 3 | GOLDCOAST CARRIERS INC | 3014047 | AZ | 2 |
| 4 | GOLD STAR MOWING & SERVICES INC | 3853069 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | WEST CENTRAL STEEL INC | 177662 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | BLADES OUTDOOR SERVICES | 3286749 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | CANNONBALL EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 204837 | NE | 1 |
| 8 | CLIMATE EXPRESS INC | 648882 | MO | 1 |
| 9 | CENTRAL MINNESOTA CLOTHING RESOURCE LLC | 1718321 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | GAABKA INC | 3136088 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | CENTRAL STATES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC | 463600 | NE | 1 |
| 12 | PUMA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3200952 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | AUTO TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC | 362097 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | INTERCONTINENTAL CARRIERS INC | 3129425 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | WIDER GROUP INC | 2567961 | IN | 1 |
| 16 | KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL | 607349 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | CREATIVE CURB CONTRACTORS LLC | 1090061 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | JOHNSON FEED INC | 130271 | SD | 1 |
| 19 | CREATIVE DATA PRODUCTS INC | 1295461 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES OF OHIO LLC | 1029241 | OH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
62 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)