ELKO
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 10 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ELKO 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 10 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 18, 2024.
A total of 10 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.1. The out-of-service rate is 10.0%, 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 395.8(e)(1) (Hours of Service) with 8 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (5 citations). A total of 19 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
10 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
19 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
10 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUMA LOGISTICS INC | 1664970 | IL | 1 |
| 2 | HILL BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC | 306223 | NE | 1 |
| 3 | GORDONS TRUCKING UNLIMITED LLC | 3483164 | OK | 1 |
| 4 | MARTELL TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC | 1363524 | WI | 1 |
| 5 | JERIN TRUCKING LLC | 3480644 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | SAM N AL'S INC | 2004771 | IA | 1 |
| 7 | FRIEDGES LANDSCAPING INC | 581031 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | JA LLC | 3456059 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC | 863958 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | DART TRANSIT COMPANY | 75525 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
10 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80905115 | Feb 18, 2024 | PUMA LOGISTICS INC | Level 3 | 10 | Violations |
| 80905114 | Feb 18, 2024 | GORDONS TRUCKING UNLIMITED LLC | Level 3 | 5 | Violations |
| 80905085 | Feb 18, 2024 | MARTELL TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 80301222 | Dec 2, 2023 | JA LLC | Level 1 | 5 | OOS |
| 80301214 | Dec 2, 2023 | DART TRANSIT COMPANY | Level 1 | 3 | Violations |
| 79718067 | Sep 20, 2023 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79718068 | Sep 20, 2023 | HILL BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION INC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79684382 | Sep 18, 2023 | FRIEDGES LANDSCAPING INC | Level 1 | 8 | Violations |
| 79365531 | Aug 8, 2023 | SAM N AL'S INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79270343 | Jul 27, 2023 | JERIN TRUCKING LLC | Level 2 | 6 | Violations |