ELY MN
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 32 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ELY MN 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 32 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 2, 2026.
A total of 29 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.7. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 4 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (4 citations). A total of 39 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
32 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
39 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 4 | 395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.40(a) | Inadequate brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 941063 | MN | 3 |
| 2 | LOW IMPACT EXCAVATORS INC | 616663 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | HOOPER CORPORATION | 135825 | WI | 1 |
| 4 | COOK BUILDING CENTER | 1103335 | MN | 1 |
| 5 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 6 | DOCKS ON WHEELS INCORPORATED | 4488076 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | DAVID H BROTEN | 1118496 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | NOR - TRAN INC | 1604420 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | SELISKAR TRUCKING | 1004939 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | GARDNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND CONSULTING INC | 3475699 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC | 97235 | NC | 1 |
| 12 | L&L RENTALS INC | 1453800 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 1 |
| 14 | HEGGIES PIZZA LLC | 727366 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | CST TRANSPORTATION INC | 2380287 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | ROCK COUNTRY MASONRY | 3323566 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | SCHULZE EXCAVATING INC | 1143403 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES CO | 184144 | MN | 1 |
| 19 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC | 1295076 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | PETER FLOYD SWANSON | 1166495 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
32 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)