DEXTER
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 19 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DEXTER 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 9, 2024.
A total of 19 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 7.0. The out-of-service rate is 52.6%, 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 21 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (12 citations). A total of 41 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
19 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
41 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 | 21 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 7 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 8 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 9 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 172.301(a)(1) | Hazmat marking on packages defective | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 177.817(a) | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 172.400(a) | Hazmat labeling on packages | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
19 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLIED VAN LINES INC | 76235 | IN | 1 |
| 2 | GOLDWAY INC | 2530575 | IL | 1 |
| 3 | DREAMBIG HOSPITALITY LLC | 3987663 | MN | 1 |
| 4 | LLB INVESTMENTS LLC | 1257533 | WI | 1 |
| 5 | FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO INC | 319044 | WI | 1 |
| 6 | ADAM RUCKER FARMING | 1145416 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | STACEY SHERBURNE | 788873 | IA | 1 |
| 8 | BROOKLYN MOVING INC | 3120644 | CA | 1 |
| 9 | LONG HAUL TRUCKING INC | 282451 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | SHARP ONE INC | 2356196 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | A & E LLC | 3386264 | KS | 1 |
| 12 | WHITE WAY LLC | 3010220 | OH | 1 |
| 13 | FISHER TRACKS INC | 2332158 | IA | 1 |
| 14 | DRAW EXPRESS INC | 3455199 | IL | 1 |
| 15 | ANTARES D&G LLC | 3933507 | OH | 1 |
| 16 | COMMONTRANS INC | 2094527 | IL | 1 |
| 17 | NORTHLAND HELICOPTER INC | 373832 | IA | 1 |
| 18 | BALKAN EXPRESS LLC | 2393523 | WI | 1 |
| 19 | WINDY BUTTE RANCH SERVICES | 3447650 | WY | 1 |
Recent Inspections
19 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)