HECTOR
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 13 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HECTOR 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 20, 2024.
A total of 13 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.9. The out-of-service rate is 38.5%, meaning a significant portion 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 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment (3 citations). A total of 23 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
13 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
23 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 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.102(b) | Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
13 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KAHL EXCAVATING | 1144454 | MN | 1 |
| 2 | COUNTRY ENTERPRISES INC | 1416605 | MN | 1 |
| 3 | FARMER BROS CO | 50504 | TX | 1 |
| 4 | AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC | 175269 | MB | 1 |
| 5 | STORBY BROTHERS LLC | 3125642 | MN | 1 |
| 6 | CENTRAL UNITED COOPERATIVE | 152366 | MN | 1 |
| 7 | MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY LP | 1121684 | OK | 1 |
| 8 | CORPORATE INSTALLATIONS LLC | 1886316 | MN | 1 |
| 9 | CHOSEN VALLEY TESTING INC | 720086 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | PECAS LLC | 2342765 | MN | 1 |
| 11 | BECK'S SUPERIOR HYBRIDS | 463574 | IN | 1 |
| 12 | ARNOLDS OF KIMBALL INC | 186184 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | DYVIG ENTERPRISES LLC | 3105516 | IA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
13 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81163654 | Mar 20, 2024 | DYVIG ENTERPRISES LLC | Level 2 | 10 | OOS |
| 79496868 | Aug 24, 2023 | COUNTRY ENTERPRISES INC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 78841568 | Jun 8, 2023 | PECAS LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 78841569 | Jun 8, 2023 | CHOSEN VALLEY TESTING INC | Level 1 | 6 | OOS |
| 78841567 | Jun 8, 2023 | CENTRAL UNITED COOPERATIVE | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78691687 | May 22, 2023 | FARMER BROS CO | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 78691688 | May 22, 2023 | KAHL EXCAVATING | Level 1 | 13 | OOS |
| 78531250 | May 4, 2023 | CORPORATE INSTALLATIONS LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 78469538 | Apr 27, 2023 | STORBY BROTHERS LLC | Level 1 | 11 | OOS |
| 78469549 | Apr 27, 2023 | AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC | Level 1 | 7 | OOS |
| 78469566 | Apr 27, 2023 | ARNOLDS OF KIMBALL INC | Level 2 | 9 | Violations |
| 78469565 | Apr 27, 2023 | BECK'S SUPERIOR HYBRIDS | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 78469539 | Apr 27, 2023 | MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY LP | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |