ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 1,119 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE 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 1,119 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 29, 2024.
A total of 659 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 14.3%, 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 280 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (231 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,119 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 280 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 231 | 47 | 20.3% |
| 3 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 82 | 2 | 2.4% |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 69 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 41 | 89.1% |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 31 | 67.4% |
| 10 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 2 | 5.4% |
| 11 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 3 | 8.3% |
| 12 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 6 | 17.1% |
| 13 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 21 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 16 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 14 | 1 | 7.1% |
| 20 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 13 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 29 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 36 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 45 | 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.13(d)(2) | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HALVOR LINES INC | 75250 | WI | 32 |
| 2 | ALTENDORF TRUCKING INC | 147598 | ND | 15 |
| 3 | DUKEK LOGGING INC | 600519 | MN | 14 |
| 4 | TRANSX LTD | 180162 | MB | 14 |
| 5 | ASHLEY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC | 546240 | FL | 12 |
| 6 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 12 |
| 7 | NORTHDALE OIL INC | 356786 | ND | 11 |
| 8 | THE MCKINNON COMPANY INCORPORATED | 80455 | ND | 10 |
| 9 | CARDINAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 191496 | NC | 9 |
| 10 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 8 |
| 11 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 8 |
| 12 | RIGHT LINE TRANSPORT INC | 2872857 | MN | 8 |
| 13 | JEROME P KILLORAN | 155867 | ND | 8 |
| 14 | MANION TRUCKING INC | 46498 | WI | 7 |
| 15 | ZIEGLER INC | 140020 | MN | 7 |
| 16 | PARADIS INC | 185056 | MN | 7 |
| 17 | HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC | 822831 | MN | 6 |
| 18 | WHITERIVER LOGISTICS INC | 2024506 | MB | 6 |
| 19 | KIVI BROS TRUCKING INC | 593718 | MN | 6 |
| 20 | FOLTZ TRUCKING INC | 75392 | MN | 6 |
Recent Inspections
1,119 inspections at this site (page 1 of 45)