DOWNER
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 13 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DOWNER 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 13 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 15, 2024.
A total of 13 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.8. The out-of-service rate is 15.4%, 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 22 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (4 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
13 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 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 | 22 | 1 | 4.5% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
13 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BERG GRAIN AND PRODUCE INC | 125663 | ND | 1 |
| 2 | STEVEN ROSCOE CRAMER JR | 3978218 | MO | 1 |
| 3 | LENZMEIER TRUCKING INC | 209540 | ND | 1 |
| 4 | FITZGERALD CONSTRUCTION INC | 75377 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | EXCAVATING INC | 771005 | ND | 1 |
| 6 | AREVALO TRANSPORT LLC | 2570593 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC | 35207 | ND | 1 |
| 8 | J A MJOLSNESS INC | 1241711 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | AGGRESSIVE ENTERPRISES LLC | 1879217 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | JTF TRUCKING INC | 1338409 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | ACCELERATED GREEN WORKS INC | 1672945 | ND | 1 |
| 12 | RUBEN G PEREZ | 2529290 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | FLINTROP TRUCKING LLC | 3326992 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
13 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81117231 | Mar 15, 2024 | FLINTROP TRUCKING LLC | Level 3 | 5 | Violations |
| 80905061 | Feb 20, 2024 | MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 80277079 | Nov 30, 2023 | AREVALO TRANSPORT LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79820916 | Oct 3, 2023 | AGGRESSIVE ENTERPRISES LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79718126 | Sep 21, 2023 | FITZGERALD CONSTRUCTION INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79609797 | Sep 7, 2023 | LENZMEIER TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 2 | OOS |
| 79609841 | Sep 7, 2023 | ACCELERATED GREEN WORKS INC | Level 3 | 6 | Violations |
| 79365620 | Aug 9, 2023 | EXCAVATING INC | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 79365623 | Aug 9, 2023 | BERG GRAIN AND PRODUCE INC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79198091 | Jul 19, 2023 | J A MJOLSNESS INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79121842 | Jul 12, 2023 | STEVEN ROSCOE CRAMER JR | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79099083 | Jul 10, 2023 | JTF TRUCKING INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78469501 | Apr 27, 2023 | RUBEN G PEREZ | Level 1 | 12 | OOS |