DASSEL
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 26 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DASSEL 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 26 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 12, 2024.
A total of 26 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.0. The out-of-service rate is 30.8%, 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 19 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (13 citations). A total of 33 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
26 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
33 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 | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 3 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCHUGH GROUP INC | 1429009 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | JRE TRANSPORTATION INC | 3244688 | IL | 1 |
| 3 | EXCEL CONCRETE INC | 1176589 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | MTM TRUCKING LLC | 2356084 | IA | 1 |
| 5 | MUMFORD SANITATION | 1060358 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | PORTABLE STORAGE OF MN LLC | 978545 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | NORDBERG EXCAVATING INC | 1130965 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | SAFEBASEMENTS OF MN LLC | 1155187 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | HILLTOP ACRES LLP | 1098560 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | AVAILABLE MATERIAL HANDLING LLC | 2097583 | IA | 1 |
| 11 | LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 124408 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | OUTSHAPED LLC | 3939229 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | AJ MAGES RENTAL LLC | 2182592 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | MICHAEL HOERNEMANN | 1101824 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | FORSMAN FARMS INC | 2480203 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | MARTINS BULK MILK SERVICE INC | 222274 | WI | 1 |
| 17 | BUSHMAN TRUCKING LLC | 324875 | WI | 1 |
| 18 | OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC | 2795405 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | SUMMIT GRAIN CONSTRUCTION INC | 2504935 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | TONY WHITCOMB | 3054567 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
26 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)