COLUMBUS MN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 129 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COLUMBUS MN 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 129 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 9, 2026.
A total of 121 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.2. The out-of-service rate is 27.9%, meaning a significant portion 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 50 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (26 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
129 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 50 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHRIS HANSON TRUCKING | 2933527 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | ON TIME DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 912165 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 2 |
| 4 | AVERY TRUCKING LLC | 3730353 | MN | 2 |
| 5 | BECK FARMS LLC | 2115219 | MN | 2 |
| 6 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 2 |
| 7 | KLINGBERG TRUCKING INC | 798457 | MN | 2 |
| 8 | JUSTIN TAYLOR COMPANIES LLC | 3166623 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | CASTREJON INCORPORATED | 931346 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 11 | GREENINGER TRUCKING LLC | 1364893 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | JL SCHWIETERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 589422 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | IT'S THE COWS LLC | 563164 | WI | 1 |
| 14 | ARCHIE'S TOWING AND ROADSIDE LLC | 4141464 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC | 362702 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | NEALFIT CARRIER LLC | 3807136 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | A P I SUPPLY INC | 75418 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | EDDIE M'S LLC | 4004927 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | GOODCARE LOGISTICS INC | 3813722 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | LOFAIN EXPRESS LLC | 3833016 | SD | 1 |
Recent Inspections
129 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)