COTTON
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 19 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
COTTON 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 19 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 20, 2024.
A total of 17 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.7. The out-of-service rate is 5.3%, 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 18 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (14 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
19 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
14 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 | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
17 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WARNERS STELLIAN CO INC | 622309 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | SIMKO ACQUISITION LLC | 2373391 | WI | 2 |
| 3 | PEARL BEACH DEVELOPMENT CO LLC | 1856588 | MI | 1 |
| 4 | EDWARDS OIL INC | 207982 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | CORPORATE INSTALLATIONS LLC | 1886316 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | FARIBA TAHERZADEH | 2084825 | TX | 1 |
| 7 | REDROCK PRECAST LLC | 3782207 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | FRYE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3011980 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | LAKE STATES CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3788096 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY LLC | 541227 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | TRANSMC FREIGHT INCORPORATED | 4025084 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC | 185732 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | DOUGLAS HUSTAD LOGGING INC | 597344 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | LAKESHORE ICE COMPANY INC | 966032 | WI | 1 |
| 15 | POWELL PETERSEN INC | 784223 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | THE GRASS IS GREENER | 3351543 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | TIMOTHY JOURDAN | 4030730 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
19 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)