FARIBAULT
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 41 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FARIBAULT 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 41 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2024.
A total of 41 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.3. The out-of-service rate is 14.6%, 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 29 citations, followed by Inspection/repair/maintenance - general (19 citations). A total of 41 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
41 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 | 29 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 15 | 78.9% |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 3 | 17.6% |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 13 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAD TRUCKING LLC | 2405154 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | B & B EXCAVATING | 1078803 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | PATH RIGHT LLC | 3272116 | KS | 1 |
| 4 | ICD FREIGHT INC | 3017694 | KS | 1 |
| 5 | VOGELSBERG TRUCKING INC | 1024929 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 1 |
| 7 | MATTHEW KELLER | 1360492 | MN | 1 |
| 8 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 1 |
| 9 | MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD | 74432 | WI | 1 |
| 10 | US LBM LOGISTICS LLC | 90308 | IN | 1 |
| 11 | ARNOLD SCHRADER | 1117343 | MN | 1 |
| 12 | C&S VENDING COMPANY INC | 852133 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | PRIMELINK EXPRESS INC | 2092172 | CA | 1 |
| 14 | KEVIN MURPHYS AUTO CENTER INC | 1764614 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | LEFEBVRE & SONS INC | 213483 | MN | 1 |
| 16 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 1 |
| 17 | DOUBLE B TRUCKING LLC | 2257295 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | ARKA EXPRESS INC | 1710817 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | EAGLE LOGISTICS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 3432240 | MN | 1 |
| 20 | SCOTT'S HELICOPTER SERVICES INC | 604249 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
41 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)