DARWIN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 8 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DARWIN 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 8 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 5, 2024.
A total of 8 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.1. The out-of-service rate is 12.5%, 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 9 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 12 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
8 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
12 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 | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
8 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEO'S TRANSFER | 1096293 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | H O WOLDING INC | 46811 | WI | 1 |
| 3 | ELITE INSULATION INC | 3087500 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | DURA SUPREME INC | 153768 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | 1240689 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC | 2379727 | IL | 1 |
| 7 | TWIN CITIES MOVING SYSTEMS INC | 1273556 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | GEORGE JR KARELS | 1101132 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
8 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80769048 | Feb 5, 2024 | GEORGE JR KARELS | Level 2 | 9 | OOS |
| 80255159 | Nov 28, 2023 | TWIN CITIES MOVING SYSTEMS INC | Level 2 | 5 | Violations |
| 80127261 | Nov 8, 2023 | ELITE INSULATION INC | Level 3 | 6 | Violations |
| 80127069 | Nov 8, 2023 | INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | Level 1 | 5 | Violations |
| 80082526 | Nov 2, 2023 | BEST 3 LOGISTICS INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 79521213 | Aug 28, 2023 | H O WOLDING INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 79521214 | Aug 28, 2023 | LEO'S TRANSFER | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 79521177 | Aug 28, 2023 | DURA SUPREME INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |